US Popularity Rank: 6932

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Beloved; Lover of strength; Courageous lover or friend

Filomena is a feminine name with Portuguese, Italian and Greek roots, acting as a variant of Philomena. The root meaning of this classic name translates to “beloved,” and can easily describe your bundle of joy the second they join your family. Building on this, Filomena can also translate to “lover of strength” or “courageous lover or friend.” This makes it a bold name choice to encourage your little one to protect the people they love. Filomena was at its most popular in the 1900s and 1910s, making it a vintage, timeless choice to strengthen baby’s old soul.