Phil

See also: phil, 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.

Alternative forms

• Phill

Proper noun

Phil

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

Etymology 2

Clipping

Alternative forms

• phil, phil., Phil.

Noun

Phil

1. Abbreviation of philosophy.

Proper noun

the Phils.

1. (US, Philippines, slang, chiefly in the plural) Clipping of the Philippines.

Adjective

Phil. (not comparable)

1. Clipping of Philippine.

Proper noun

Phil

1. (rare) A short form of the female given name Philomena.

Anagrams

• Pihl

French

Pronunciation

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

Proper noun

Phil m (plural invariable)

1. a male given name, diminutive of Philippe