Philadelphia
Meaning brotherly love, composed of Greek phileo (to love) and adelphos (brother). A biblical city mentioned in Revelation and also the name of a major American city.
Meaning and origin
Philadelphia is a place name taken directly as a given name, drawing from the ancient city mentioned in the New Testament Book of Revelation.
How to pronounce Philadelphia
| English (US) | /ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə/ |
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