Philadelphia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Philadelphia Name at a Glance

Name	Philadelphia
Meaning	Brotherly love.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Philadelphia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Philadelphia means “Brotherly love”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Philadelphia Name Origin

Our database records Philadelphia under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Philadelphia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Philadelphia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Philadelphia

When considering Philadelphia for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.