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

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

Etymology 2

Noun

Phil

Abbreviation of philosophy.

Anagrams

Pihl

French

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /fil/
Homophones: fil, file, filent, files, fils, -phile

Proper noun

Phil m (invariable)

A male given name, diminutive of Philippe

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