The name Philomela (Greek: Φιλομήλα, lover of song/music) of is derived from a figure in Greek mythology.
Philomela may refer to:
Greek mythology Philomela (mythology), several mythological women
Arts and letters Elizabeth Singer Rowe (1674–1737), an English poet, who published works under the name "Philomela" "Philomela" is a poem written in 1853 by English poet Matthew Arnold Philomela is a 2004 opera written by Scottish composer James Dillon
Science 196 Philomela, an S-type asteroid located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter Ypthima philomela is the scientific name of the baby fivering, a Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia Microcerculus philomela is the scientific name of the northern nightingale-wren, a passerine bird found in Central America
See also Philomel (disambiguation) (another form of the name)