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Pilip is the Irish form of the name Philip, which itself derives from the Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος). The Greek name is composed of the elements 'philos' (φίλος), meaning 'friend' or 'lover', and 'hippos' (ἵππος), meaning 'horse'. Thus, the name literally translates to 'lover of horses'.

The name Philip has a long and distinguished history, particularly in ancient Greece, where it was borne by several kings of Macedon, most notably Philip II, the father of Alexander the Great. It spread throughout Europe with the influence of Greek and later Roman culture, and through the veneration of various Christian saints named Philip. In Ireland, the name was adopted and gaelicized into Pilip, maintaining its original meaning and connection to its classical roots.