Filipp

Filipp is a masculine given name that functions as a Slavic and Cyrillic form of the name Philip. It is used in several Eastern European countries and in communities influenced by Cyrillic spelling, where it appears as Filipp (Филипп) or equivalent transliterations. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Philippos, meaning “lover of horses” or “friend of horses,” from the elements philos (to love) and hippos (horse).

In different languages the name has many variants, including Filip, Filippo, Felipe, Philippe, and Philip, with local spellings such as Филипп in Russian and Філіпп in Ukrainian. Filipp is commonly encountered in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, and other Slavic-speaking regions, while broader Western usage often favors Philip or Filip.

Notable people with the given name include Filipp Kirkorov (born 1967), a prominent Russian pop singer and performer who has achieved international popularity since the 1990s.

See also: Philip (given name); Filip (name); Philipp (given name).