Phil

See also: phil, phil-, -phil, and Phil.

English

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fɪl/
  • Rhymes: -ɪl
  • Homophone: fill

Etymology 1

Shortened from Philip, from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), which see for more information.

Proper noun

Phil

  1. A short form of the male given name Philip.
  2. (rare) A short form of the female given names Philippa and Philomena.

Etymology 2

Noun

Phil

  1. Abbreviation of philosophy.

Anagrams

French

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Phil m (invariable)

  1. A male given name, diminutive of Philippe
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