What is the origin of the name Philias?

Philias is a name of Greek origin. It is often classified as a virtue, literary name.

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Q: What does the name Philias mean?

Philias means "Greek name meaning 'loving' or 'friendly,' variant of Phileas; associated with Jules Verne's Phileas Fogg.".

Greek name meaning 'loving' or 'friendly,' variant of Phileas; associated with Jules Verne's Phileas Fogg.

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