Philipp is the German form of Philip, derived from the Greek name Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning "friend of horses," from φίλος (philos, "friend, lover") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse"). This name was borne by several historical figures, including five kings of Macedon, most notably Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. In the New Testament, it appears as the name of Philip the Apostle and Philip the Deacon, both recognized as saints. While the name was initially more popular among Eastern Christians, it spread to Western Europe during the Middle Ages and was later used by six kings of France and five of Spain.In German-speaking regions, Philipp has been a common given name for centuries, and it functions as both a given name and a surname. As a surname, it has also served as a shortened form of Philippson, a patronymic especially prevalent among German and Dutch Jews.Notable BearersNotable individuals with the given name or surname Philipp in the German context include Maximilian Philipp (born 1994), a German footballer; Hans Philipp (1917–1943), a World War II German fighter ace; and Lutz Philipp (1940–2012), a long-distance runner. In the arts, Adolf Philipp (1864–1936) was a German-American actor, composer, and playwright, while Franz Philipp (1890–1972) was a church musician and composer. Figures in other fields include Julius Philipp (1878–1944), a metal trader, and Gustav Adolf Eduard Philipp (1841–1897), a politician and businessman.Internationally, Philipp as a given name shares relations with Philip (English, Swedish), Filip (Swedish, and many Eastern European languages), Felip (Catalan), and Filippu (Corsican). Feminine forms such as Philippa and Philippina are also used in German and other languages.Meaning: "friend of horses"Origin: Greek, via GermanType: Given name (German form)Usage Regions: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and German diaspora