Filipo / Philip / Felipe / Philippe / Philipp

Filipo is the Samoan form of the name Philip, which derives from the ancient Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος). The Greek name is composed of the elements 'philos' (φίλος), meaning 'friend' or 'lover', and 'hippos' (ἵππος), meaning 'horse'. This name was historically significant due to several kings of Macedon, most notably Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great.

The name traveled through various cultures and languages, eventually reaching the Pacific Islands, where it was adapted into forms like Filipo. Its adoption in Samoan culture likely occurred through missionary influence or colonial contact, as European names were often transliterated into local languages. Despite its foreign origin, Filipo has become an established name within Samoan communities, retaining its original meaning.