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Philomena

Meaning

From Greek φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and μενος (menos) "mind, purpose, strength, courage". This

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Philomena and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Creativity
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Leadership
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Kindness

Famous People Named Philomena

Philomena McDonagh

Philomena McDonagh (also known as Phylomena McDonagh) is an English actress and writer best known for her roles as art teacher June Summers in Grange Hill and Carol Nelson in ITV soap opera.

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Philomena Mantella

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Philomena Obiageliuwa Uyanwah

Philomena Obiageliuwa Uyanwah known as Doctor Philomena (March 28, 1938 – October 23, 2019) was a Nigerian doctor who was Chief Medical Officer in Biafra during the civil war within Nigeria.

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Philomena Njeri Mwaura

Philomena Njeri Mwaura is a Kenyan theologian who is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Kenyatta University.

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Philomena Thumboochetty

Philomena Rukmavathy Thumboochetty (10 October 1913 – March 2000) was an Indian violinist.

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