Philadelphia

Greek place-name
"brotherly love"

Philadelphia Origin and Meaning

The name Philadelphia is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "brotherly love".

Not nearly as popular as neighbors Trenton and Camden, but occasionally used for girls. Shirley Temple played a Philadelphia in the old western movie "Fort Apache."

Philadelphia in Pop Culture

  • Philadelphia
    location of a New Testament church
  • Philadelphia
    Pennsylvania, USA

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