What is the origin of the name Philistine?

Philistine is a name of Greek and Hebrew origin. It is often classified as a biblical, place name.

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Q: What does the name Philistine mean?

Philistine means "Philistine comes from the ancient biblical people called the Philistines, likely from Hebrew via Greek forms.".

Philistine comes from the ancient biblical people called the Philistines, likely from Hebrew via Greek forms.

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