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Globally, Φιλήμων (Philemon , Filimon , Philémon ) is a common predominantly boy's, but very infrequently feminine forename. The forename Φιλήμων is habitual in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Tanzania, where it is quite a common masculine name, South Africa, and Cameroon. Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Tanzania, Nigeria, and South Africa. Also, Φιλήμων is the last name as well as the forename.
Φιλήμων is also a name from the Bible. Explore more in our Biblical names portal!
Φιλήμων is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Philemon , the Greek mythical character, husband of Baucis; Philemon and Filimon , the operatic character in the opera The miller who was a wizard, a cheat and a matchmaker by null; Anyuta's suitor.