Filipino Submitted Names

Filipino names are used on the island nation of the Philippines.
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Roweno m Filipino
Masculine form of Rowena.
Roxette f Filipino
Diminutive of Roxanne.
Rozmari f Filipino
Filipino form of Rosemary.
Rubilyn f Filipino
Variant of Rubylyn.
Rubylyn f Filipino
Combination of Ruby and the popular suffix -lyn.
Ruchel f Yiddish, Filipino
Yiddish form of Rachel.
Rufing m & f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Rufino or Rufina.
Ruiza f Brazilian, Kazakh, Russian, Ossetian, Arabic, Uzbek, Filipino
"Ruiza" is used in Hispanic countries as well as in Central Asian countries, it likely has two seperate meanings. It is more common in Central Asian countries and is probably or Arabic origin.
Ruping m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Roberto.
Rusty m Filipino
Diminutive of Rustico.
Ryzza f Russian (Latinized, Rare), Filipino
Diminutive of Clarissa
Sabecki f Filipino
filipino name desends from english name becky
Sadam m Arabic, Indonesian, Urdu, Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Saddam as well as the Indonesian, Urdu, Maguindanao and Maranao form.
Sadire m Filipino
"pure" from Filipino dialect Ilocano.
Saguira f Filipino, Maguindanao
Possibly a form of Shakira.
Sahaya f Filipino, Tausug
Means "ray of light, brightness" in Tausug.
Salahudin m Indonesian, Filipino, Maguindanao, Malay
Indonesian, Maguindanao and Malay form of Salah al-Din.
Sali m Albanian, Filipino, Tausug
Albanian and Tausug form of Salih. A notable bearer is Albanian president Sali Berisha (1944-).
Salimah f Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Salima as well as the Malay, Indonesian and Maranao form.
Saling f Filipino
Diminutive of Rosalia, Salvacion, and other names containing sal.
Salipada m Maguindanao
Derived from Sanskrit श्रीपाद (śrī́pā́da) meaning "holy foot", from श्री (śrī́) "sacred, holy" and पाद (pā́da) "foot". A notable bearer was Salipada (or Saripada) Pendatun (1912-1985), a Filipino Muslim statesman and military officer.
Saludacion f Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Derived from Spanish saludación meaning "greeting, salutation".
Salve f Spanish (Philippines)
Derived from the Marian hymn Salve Regina meaning "Hail Queen."
Salvie f Filipino
Diminutive of Salvacion or Salve 2.
Samer m Arabic, Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Means "to chat (at night)" in Arabic, from the root سَمَرَ (samara). It can also be used as an alternate transcription of Samir 1, which is of the same origin.
Samirah f Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Samira 1 as well as the Indonesian, Malay and Maranao form.
Samkad m Bontoc
Meaning unknown.
Sampaguita f Filipino
From Tagalog sampagita meaning "jasmine flower", which may have been derived from the Tagalog phrase sumpa kita meaning "I promise you" or from Spanish champaquita, a diminutive of champaca meaning "champak flower".
Samsodin m Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao, Indonesian
Maranao, Maguindanao, and Indonesian form of Shams al-Din.
Samsudin m Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Maguindanao
Indonesian, Malay, and Maguindanao form of Shams al-Din.
Saniata f Ilocano, Filipino
From Ilocano saniata meaning "jewel, precious stone, gem, spiritual wealth".
Sapia f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao, Indonesian
Maguindanao, Maranao and Indonesian form of Safiyyah.
Sarighani f Filipino, Tagalog
A contraction of the Tagalog phrase 'sariwang bighani' meaning "fresh charm" or "youthful charm".
Saripa f Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao, Thai (Muslim)
Indonesian, Maranao, Maguindanao and Thai form of Sharifah.
Seberina f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Variant of Severina. This name was borne by Seberina Candelaria, a young woman who lived in colonial Philippines in the early 19th century who in 1808, at age 22 years, was arraigned before an ecclesiastical court for 'associating with the devil'.
Sebya f Filipino
Short form of Eusebia.
Sebyo m Filipino
Short form of Eusebio.
Sebyong m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Eusebio.
Sendong m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Rosendo.
Servillano m Spanish (Philippines)
Variant of Serviliano. This was borne by Servillano Aquino (1874-1959), a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution against Spain. He was the great-grandfather of Benigno Aquino III, the 15th president of the Philippines, and grandfather-in-law to his mother, Corazon Aquino, the 11th president and first female president of the Philippines.
Sevilla f Spanish (Philippines, Rare), English (Rare), Indonesian (Rare)
Derived from the Spanish name for the city of Seville, in Spain (see Sevilla).
Shaira f Filipino
Meaning uncertain.
Shalamar f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Arabic / Urdu شالامار باغ (see Shalimar). Though the name began to be used (in very small numbers) in America in the 1950s and 1960s, it gained some recognition there in 1980 following the release of the song "Three for Love" by the R&B group of the same name.
Shamcey f Filipino
A Filipino name. A famous bearer of this name is Shamcey Supsup who is a Filipino actress, presenter, model, architect and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2011 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.
Sharmagne f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Charmaine. This is borne by the American poet Sharmagne Leland-St. John (1946-).
Sigla f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog sigla meaning "lively, vitality, energy".
Silya f Filipino
Short form of Cecilia.
Sinab f Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Zaynab.
Sinag f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "ray of light" in Tagalog.
Sinagtala ᜐᜒᜈᜄ᜔ᜆᜎ f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "starlight" from Tagalog sinag meaning "beam, ray" and tala "star".
Sinang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Eufrosina.
Sinta f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog sinta meaning "dear, darling, love, beloved".
Sinto m Filipino
Short form of Jacinto.
Sipaa f Bontoc
Meaning unknown.
Sisang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Narcisa.
Sita f Filipino
Short form of Teresita, Rosita, and other names ending in -sita.
Sitrina f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
From Tagalog sitrina meaning "citrine", a type of quartz crystal.
Sittie f Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao
Maranao and Maguindanao form of Sita.
Sittienor f Filipino, Maranao
Combination of Sittie and Nor 1.
Siyon f Filipino
Short form of Asunción.
Sofing f Filipino
Mainly a diminutive of Sofia or Josefina. This can also be used as a diminutive of Sofronia, Josefa, and other names with a similar sound.
Solaiman m Bengali, Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao
Bengali, Maranao, and Maguindanao form of Sulayman.
Soleng f Filipino
Variant of Soling.
Solidad f Filipino
Filipino variant of Soledad.
Sonata f Lithuanian, English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From a musical term for a musical composition for one or a few instruments (piano frequently being one of them) in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo, derived from the feminine past participle of Italian verb sonare (modern suonare) meaning "to play (an instrument); to sound."
Soping f Filipino
Variant of Sofing.
Sudi m Ilocano, Filipino
From Ilocano sudi meaning "purity".
Suñer m Filipino (Rare), Spanish (?)
Perhaps it was derived from a surname?
Suping f Filipino
Variant of Sofing.
Suraida f Filipino, Maguindanao, Tausug, Thai (Muslim)
Maguindanao, Tausug and Thai form of Zoraida.
Surayda f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Form of Zoraida used in Bangsamoro.
Susan f Filipino
Diminutive of Jesusa. This pet name likely came about due to Jesusa's similarity to the name Susan.
Susang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Jesusa and Susana.
Susanie f Filipino
Diminutive of Susanna.
Susano m Filipino
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Sweetheart f & m Filipino (Rare), English
From the English word sweetheart, an affectionate term for a beloved person, or a person who is always kind.
Tadhana f Filipino
Means "destiny, fate" in Tagalog.
Tadzmahal f Filipino, Tausug
From the name of the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum located in the Indian city of Agra. Its name comes from Persian تاج محل (taj mahal) meaning "crown of the palace".
Taer m Ilocano (Rare)
"handsome"
Tagumpay m Filipino (Rare), Tagalog
Means "victory" or "triumph" in Tagalog.
Tali f Filipino
Very common short form of Catalina.
Talim f Filipino
Means sharp or blade in tagalog. In Soulcalibur II, III, & IV there is a character named Talim.
Talna f Ilocano, Filipino
From Ilocano talna meaning "calmness, peace".
Tamaraw m Filipino
Translated to Mindoro dwarf buffalo.
Tanyag m Tagalog
Means "renowned" in Tagalog.
Taraki m Ilocano
"handsome"
Tarhata f Filipino
Meaning unknown. This has been the first name of several notable Filipino figures, such as Princess Tarhata Kiram and Princess Tarhata Alonto-Lucman
Tasing f Filipino
Diminutive of Anastacia.
Teang f Filipino
Diminutive of Dorotea, Matea, and other names with a similar sound.
Tentay f Filipino
Diminutive of Vicenta.
Tentoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Vicente.
Teody m Filipino
Diminutive of Teodoro, Teodulo, and other beginning with Teod-. A bearer of this name was Teody Belarmino, a Filipino actor.
Teofisto m Spanish (Philippines)
Variant of Teopisto. A bearer of this name is Teofisto Guingona Jr., the 11th Vice President of the Philippines.
Teotimo m Spanish (Philippines)
Unaccented form of Teótimo primarily used in the Philippines.
Teray f Filipino
Diminutive of Sotera.
Teresing f Filipino
Diminutive of Teresa, Teresita, and other related names.
Teroy m Filipino
Diminutive of Sotero or Antero.
Tidad f Spanish (Philippines)
Contracted form of Trinidad.
Tikoy m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Alberto.
Tinang f Filipino
Diminutive of Agustina, Valentina and other names ending in tina.
Tinong m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Florentino, Faustino, Celestino and other names ending in tino.
Tita f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of any name ending in -ita.
Titing m Filipino
Diminutive of Vicente.
Tiyaga f Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
Means "perseverance" in Tagalog and Cebuano.
Tiyago m Filipino
Short form of Santiago.
Tomo m Bontoc
Meaning unknown.
Tomtom m Filipino
Diminutive of Tomas and Thomas.
Tonying m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Antonio.
Tonyo m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Antonio.
Toteng m Filipino
Diminutive of Agustin.
Totoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Carmencito, Umberto and other names ending in -to.
Toyang f Filipino
Diminutive of Antonia, Victoria and similar names.
Transfiguracion f Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Derived from Spanish transfiguración meaning "transfiguration," referring to an event where Jesus is transfigured and becomes radiant in glory upon a mountain.
Trecita f Spanish (Philippines)
Possibly truncated form of Teresita.
Trining f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Trinidad.
Trishamae f Filipino
Combination of Trisha and Mae used primarily in the Philippines.
Trixia f Filipino, English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Trixie.
Tuding f Filipino
Very common diminutive of Gertrudes.
Tuning m Filipino
Diminutive of Antonio.
Turing m & f Filipino
Diminutive of Arturo, Victoria, and other names containing -tur- or -tor-.
Tyano m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Graciano, Luciano, Sebastián and similar names.
Uda f Bontoc (Rare)
Variant of Oda.
Udoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Mariano.
Ulan m & f Tagalog
Means "rain" in Tagalog.
Una f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
From Tagalog and Cebuano una meaning "first, foremost, original"
Undang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Segunda.
Unday f Filipino
Diminutive of Segunda. A bearer of this nickname was Segunda Katigbak, the first love of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal.
Upeng f Filipino
Diminitive of Cleofe, Eufemia, and other names containing a similar sound.
Urbing f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Urbana and Urbano.
Urduja f Filipino
From Sanskrit उदय (ud-ayá) meaning "rising, rise" or ऊर्जा (ūrjā) meaning "vigour, strength, energy". This was the name of a legendary Philippine warrior princess from Pangasinan.
Usop m Malay, Maguindanao, Maranao
Malay form Yusuf also used in the southern Philippines.
Uwa m Filipino, Cebuano
Variant of Owa.
Vedasto m Italian (Archaic), Spanish (Archaic), Filipino
Italian and Spanish form of Vedastus. The name is also in use in the Philippines, which is a remnant of the influence that Spain has had over the country, what with the country having been part of the Spanish Empire for several centuries.
Vergel m Filipino
Variant of Virgil.
Vergel m Spanish (Philippines)
Means "orchard" in Spanish.
Vernalyn f Filipino
The name Verna with the suffix -lyn.
Vhera f Filipino
A goddess of rice field.
Vianney m & f French, Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the surname of Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859), a French saint. His surname was allegedly derived from the given name Vivien 1 (see Vianney)... [more]
Villamor m Filipino
Transferred use of the surname Villamor.
Violita f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Viola, or an altered form of Violeta.
Violy f Filipino
Diminutive of Violeta.
Viring f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Virginia, Veronica, and other names containing vir or ver.
Vivencia f Spanish (Philippines)
Spanish feminine form of Viventius.
Vizminda f Filipino (Rare)
An invented name, from the Visayan islands (Viz) and the island of Mindanao in the Philippines (Minda). Related to Luzviminda and Minviluz.
Walding m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Oswaldo.
Warlita f Filipino
Feminine form of Warlito.
Warlito m Filipino
Perhaps based on the English word war, as this name was most popular during WWII.
Warna f Filipino
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Wela f Cebuano
Diminutive form of Manuela or Roela.
Weng f Filipino
Mainly a diminutive of Rowena. This can also be used as a diminutive of Manuela and other names containing a similar sound.
Wenna f Tagalog
Short form of Rowenna.
Wilhelmino m Filipino (Rare)
Masculine form of Wilhelmina. A bearer of this name is Wilhelmino "Willy" Sy-Alvarado, a Filipino politician.
Wilsie f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly a feminine diminutive form and masculine diminutive of Wilson.
Xean m Filipino (Anglicized, Modern)
The name XEAN has the same meaning with the name SEAN. The first letter "S" was just replaced with letter "X".... [more]
Xyla f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino
Possibly an invented name, perhaps based on Greek ξύλον (xylon) meaning "wood", a word used in the New Testament to mean "the Cross".
Xylene f English (Rare), Filipino
Variant of Xylina; an elaborated form of Xyla using the common name suffix lene.
Xyriel f Filipino (Rare)
There is a Filipina actress who bears this name.
Yasher m Filipino, Tausug
Possibly a form of Yasir or from Arabic يَعِشْ (yaʿiš) meaning "live" or يُشِيرَ (yušīra) meaning "indicate, mention, reference".
Yllana f Filipino
Name of a Filipina pageant queen.
Ynamorata f Filipino, Popular Culture
Derived from Italian innamorata meaning "lover (woman in love)". This was used for a character in the 2000 Philippine soap opera Pangako Sa'Yo: Ynamorata ('Yna') Macaspac.
Yoling f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Yolanda.
Yolly f Haitian Creole, Filipino
A famous bearer of this name is Yolly Roberson (Haiti, 1955-) a Miami attorney and Democratic politician who serves as the representative for District 104 of the Florida House of Representatives.
Yoyong m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Mateo.
Yoyoy m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Mateo.
Ysa f Spanish, Filipino
Diminutive of Ysabel, Ysabelle, and Ysabella.
Yumi f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog yumi meaning "modesty, gentleness of manner, soft, tender, delicate, humble, refined."
Yunos m Malay, Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao
Malay, Maranao and Maguindanao form of Yunus (see Jonah).
Yusop m Filipino, Tausug, Malay, Thai (Muslim)
Tausug, Malay, and Thai form of Yosef (see Joseph).
Yusoph m Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Yosef (see Joseph).