Philip Nava

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Philip Nava — horse lover
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Philip Nava is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Philip is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. The surname Nava: Abraham Nava (born 1964), Mexican football (soccer) player Angélina Nava, better known as simply Angelina (born 2006), French singer Antonia Nava de Catalán (1779–1843), heroine of the Mexican War of Independence Cesare Nava (1861–1933), Italian engineer and politician Daniel Nava (born 1983), American baseball player Eduardo Nava (born 1997), American tennis player Emilio Nava (born 2001), American tennis player Gregory Nava (born 1949), American film director Ignacio "Nacho" Nava (1976–2019), American nightlife promoter, and activist Jackie Nava (born 1980), Mexican boxer José Francisco Nava. Philip is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Philip reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Philip

Meaning: horse lover

Greek

From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.

Surname: Nava

Spanish

Abraham Nava (born 1964), Mexican football (soccer) player Angélina Nava, better known as simply Angelina (born 2006), French singer Antonia Nava de Catalán (1779–1843), heroine of the Mexican War of Independence Cesare Nava (1861–1933), Italian engineer and politician Daniel Nava (born 1983), American baseball player Eduardo Nava (born 1997), American tennis player Emilio Nava (born 2001), American tennis player Gregory Nava (born 1949), American film director Ignacio "Nacho" Nava (1976–2019), American nightlife promoter, and activist Jackie Nava (born 1980), Mexican boxer José Francisco Nava.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Philip is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Philip by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Philip Nava

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Philip Nava:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Philip?
The first name Philip originates from Greek. From the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "horse-lover." Philip II of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great.
When was Philip most popular?
The name Philip reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Nava?
The surname Nava originates from Spanish. Abraham Nava (born 1964), Mexican football (soccer) player Angélina Nava, better known as simply Angelina (born 2006), French singer Antonia Nava de Catalán (1779–1843), heroine of the Mexican War of Independence Cesare Nava (1861–1933), Italian engineer and politician Daniel Nava (born 1983), American baseball player Eduardo Nava (born 1997), American tennis player Emilio Nava (born 2001), American tennis player Gregory Nava (born 1949), American film director Ignacio "Nacho" Nava (1976–2019), American nightlife promoter, and activist Jackie Nava (born 1980), Mexican boxer José Francisco Nava.
What are the origins of the name Philip Nava?
The name Philip Nava combines two different traditions: the first name Philip has Greek roots, while the surname Nava originates from Spanish.
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