A name from Scripture
Philomena
fil-oh-MEE-nah
Meaning
Lover of strength; Beloved
Greek origin · Girl
What it points to
Philomena glories in weakness — strength perfected, grace sufficient, God the portion forever, the lover of strength who finds it in surrender.
Verses · King James Version
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”
Psalm 73:26