Name · Sound · Chart fit
Phillip
Numerology, Saju and astrology notes for the name Phillip
- Syllables
- 2
- U.S. rank
- #709
- Given to
- Mostly boys
Among the names given in the United States since 2000, Phillip stands at number 709, with 24,068 recorded births.
How Phillip sounds
Phillip has two syllables, the most common rhythm for English first names. A hard consonant ends Phillip, which keeps its final beat short and clear. Its whispery consonants make Phillip sound like air to the ear. Fewer families have been choosing Phillip lately, which gives it a vintage, understated character. U.S. birth records list Phillip overwhelmingly for boys.
The Saju view
Say Phillip slowly and the first thing the mouth does is close the lips, a movement the system files under water. Phillip is a water name in the sound-element table, which is why it ranks near the top for charts that lack water. A chart lacking wood can lean on the water in Phillip, since water is the parent of wood in Saju. Charts crowded with water tend to look elsewhere, as the water sound of Phillip would tip the balance further.
Water soundOpens on water
The astrology view
For Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, Phillip reads as a name from their own element; for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius, as a companion. For earth and water signs, the air sound of Phillip pulls the other way, and the ranking reflects that.
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Numerology, for reference
The Expression number of Phillip is 1, which numerologists link with leadership and initiative. The number 1 is read as the number of leadership, associated with starting things, standing on your own and going first. Phillip has a Soul Urge number of 9, which numerology ties to what the heart quietly wants: service to others. In numerology the number 9 stands for compassion, which is tied to generosity, wide horizons and a sense of larger purpose. Phillip has a Personality number of 1, which numerology ties to the first impression: confident and self-reliant. Numerologists link the number 1 with leadership: starting things, standing on your own and going first.
Names that share its water sound
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