Filippou

Filippou is a Greek surname. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Philippos (Philip). The suffix -ou is a genitive ending in Greek, commonly used in surnames to indicate "of Philip" or "son of Philip." The root name Philippos comes from the Greek philos "loving" and hippos "horse," meaning "lover of horses."

In everyday use, Filippou is most common in Greece and Cyprus, and among Greek communities abroad. The name is transliterated from Greek into Latin letters in several forms, including Filippou, Philippou, and Filippos, depending on linguistic and orthographic conventions.

Variants and related names: The surname may also appear as Philippou and other transliterations. Greek surnames often reflect paternal names, and Filippou is part of this tradition.

See also: Philip (given name); Philippos (given name); Philippou (surname).