Vilppu

Vilppu is a Finnish masculine given name derived from the Germanic name Philippus, itself rooted in the ancient Greek Philippos, composed of the elements philos, meaning "friend" or "lover," and hippos, meaning "horse." The name entered Finnish use through ecclesiastical Latin transmission, following the spread of Christianity in Scandinavia and Finland during the medieval period. It is the Finnish equivalent of Philip, and related forms in other languages include Filip, Phillip, and Filippo.