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Philander

Φίλανδρος

From Greek Φίλανδρος (Philandros): "friend of man".

Meaning and origin

Philandros joins the Greek words for friend and man, and ancient sources give it to a minor son of the god Apollo and the nymph Acalle.

How to pronounce Philander

GreekFEE-lahn-dhros /ˈfilanðros/

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