"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."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Philomena Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Philomena
girl
Philomena means "Lover of strength; Beloved", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Philomena does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Philomena glories in weakness — strength perfected, grace sufficient, God the portion forever, the lover of strength who finds it in surrender.
Is Philomena in the Bible?
No — the name Philomena does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Lover of strength; Beloved", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Philomena.
Pronunciation:/fil-oh-MEE-nah/
OriginGreek
MeaningLover of strength; Beloved
What does Philomena mean?
Philomena is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Lover of strength; Beloved". Philomena loves strength — and God's power is made perfect in weakness. 'My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.' Philomena finds her beloved strength in divine grace.
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What does Philomena mean in the Bible?
Philomena means "Lover of strength; Beloved" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Philomena loves strength — and God's power is made perfect in weakness. 'My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.' Philomena finds her beloved strength in divine grace.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Philomena?
Philomena is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Lover of strength; Beloved" — not because Scripture names anyone Philomena.
"My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Philomena?
Philomena has 3 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Philomena?
Philomena is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Philomena?
Philomena glories in weakness — strength perfected, grace sufficient, God the portion forever, the lover of strength who finds it in surrender.
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Names like Philomena
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Lover of strength; Beloved" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Philomena
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of God"
Philomena & Isidore
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of God"
Philomena & Isidore
Onesimus
boy
"Useful; Profitable"
Philomena & Onesimus
Theodore
boy
"Gift of God"
Philomena & Theodore
Achilles
boy
"Pain of the people"
Philomena & Achilles
Ambrose
boy
"Immortal; Divine"
Philomena & Ambrose
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Philomena name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Philomena does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Lover of strength; Beloved", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Philomena.
Philomena means "Lover of strength; Beloved." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Lover of strength; Beloved" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Philomena comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Lover of strength; Beloved." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Philomena
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Philomena?
You can read every verse where Philomena appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.