Philomel

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Philomel means "lover of song" or "sweet-voiced" in Greek.
Pronunciation
FIL-ə-mehl(English)
Philomel is pronounced as FIE-low-mel.

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Cartoon of Philomel

Philomel Name meanings & History

The name Philomel is derived from Greek mythology. Philomela was a princess who was transformed into a nightingale. The name Philomel means "lover of song" or "sweet-voiced" in Greek. From an English word meaning "nightingale" (ultimately from Philomela). It has been used frequently in poetry to denote the bird. Philomel is a name that is commonly used in literature and art. It is a name that is associated with beauty, music, and poetry, making it a popular choice among writers and artists.

Zodiac Sign of Philomel: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Philomel:

P: Particular,Partnership,Political,Pensive,Passive

H: Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

L: Lazy,Lover,Liaison,Legal,Luscious,Lovely,Languid

O: Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive

M: Mushy,Mommy,Memorabilia,Maternal,Memory,Mother,Manipulative

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive

Philomel is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

The name Philomel is not associated with any famous people.

Related Names to Philomel

Names that are related to Philomel include Philomena, Phoebe, Daphne, Calliope, and Thalia.

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