Philomina Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Philomina

"Philomina was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 2018 👥 67 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Philomina was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
67
Life Path
Number 7

📖 What Does Philomina Mean?

Philomina was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry. She acted in more than 750 films in her career. She played mostly character and comedy roles, besides that of mother and grandmother. She started acting on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role. The character of Anappara Achamma in the 1991 film Godfather, portrayed by her is acknowledged to be one of the most powerful roles ever in Malayalam cinema.

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Philomina was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry. She acted in more than 750 films in her career. She played mostly character and comedy roles, besides that of mother and grandmother. She started acting on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role. The character of Anappara Achamma in the 1991 film Godfather, portrayed by her is acknowledged to be one of the most powerful roles ever in Malayalam cinema.

Root Element
Philomina
Core Meaning
"Philomina was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Philomina

P 7
H 8
I 9
L 3
O 6
M 4
I 9
N 5
A 1
SUM 7
7
Life Path
Wisdom & Introspection
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
9
Personality
Compassion & Idealism

Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.

📊 Philomina in Numbers

67 US bearers
2018 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Philomina" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Philomina was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~67 people named Philomina in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 8 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Philomina?

The Life Path number for Philomina is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 9.

Is Philomina a boy or girl name?

Philomina is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Philomina in the US?

Approximately 67 people in the United States are named Philomina. The name peaked in 2018 with 8 recorded uses.

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