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This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Philippine; and the place is Philippines.
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Abbygaile f English, Filipino
Variant spelling of Abigail.
Abduhalim m Tajik, Tausug
Tajik and Tausug form of Abd al-Halim.
Abdulatip m Filipino, Maguindanao, Dagestani, Avar, Kumyk, Indonesian (Rare)
Maguindanao, Dagestani and Indonesian form of Abd al-Latif.
Abdulazis m Maranao, Maguindanao
Maranao and Maguindanao form of Abd al-Aziz.
Abdulcader m Maranao
Maranao form of Abd al-Qadir.
Abdulcarim m Maranao
Maranao form of Abd al-Karim.
Abdulmadid m Maranao
Maranao form of Abd al-Majid.
Abdulmalic m Maranao
Maranao form of Abd al-Malik.
Abdurajak m Tausug
Tausug form of Abdur Razzaq.
Abhie f Filipino
Variant of Abbie.
Abian m Filipino
Means "friend" in Bikol.
Abigael f & m English, English (African), Spanish (Latin American), Filipino
Variant of Abigail. Masculine usage is mostly restricted to Latin America and the Philippines (though it is still more often used as a feminine name in that part of the world).
Abubacar m Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Abu Bakr.
Acel f Filipino
The name of the Philippine singer Acel Bisa-Van Ommen. It was probably created from her full given name Maria Cecilia.
Acmad m Maranao, Maguindanao
Maranao and Maguindanao form of Ahmad.
Ada f Filipino
From the Tagalog word ada "fairy", borrowed from Spanish hada with the same meaning.
Adarna f Filipino, Tagalog
From the name of a magical bird in Filipino folklore.
Adeling f Filipino
Diminutive of Adela, Adelaida, Adelina, and other names starting with Adel-.
Adhika f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Derived from Tagalog and Cebuano adhika meaning "zeal, ambition, honorable objective".
Ading f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Adela, Adelaida, Adolfo, and other names containing ad.
Ador m Filipino
Short form of Dominador.
Adorabella f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
This name can be a derivation of the Latin adjective adorabilis meaning "adorable, worthy of adoration" as well as be a combination of the names Adora and Bella.
Adzhar m Filipino, Tausug
Tausug form of Azhar.
Adzman m Filipino, Tausug, Malay
Tausug form of Azman as well as a Malay variant.
Aga f & m Filipino, Tagalog
Means "earliness" in Tagalog.
Agani m Ilocano, Filipino, Maranao
From Ilocano and Maranao agani meaning "harvest".
Aian m Spanish (Latin American), Filipino
Possibly a form of Aia or AINA or Ian.
Ailyn f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American, Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Possibly a variant of Aylín; an Hispanic variant of Eileen (i.e. using Spanish spelling conventions). A known bearer is the Spanish singer Ailyn (1982-), real name Pilar Giménez García.
Aireen f Filipino
Variant of Irene.
Airene f Filipino
Variant of Irene.
Aires f Filipino
Possibly from Spanish aires meaning "airs, winds".
Aisah f Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao, Malay
Indonesian, Maranao and Malay form of Aisha.
Alab m Filipino
Means "blaze" in Tagalog.
Alad m Filipino
"a fence" from Filipino dialect Ilocano.... [more]
Aladin m Arabic, Maguindanao, Indonesian, Bosnian
Alternate transcription of Arabic علاء الدين (see Ala al-Din), as well as the Maguindanao, Indonesian and Bosnian form.
Alamon m Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
From the Tagalog word alam (ultimately from Arabic عَالَم‎ ālam) meaning "knowledge, learning, wisdom, understanding".
Aldimar m Filipino, Tausug
Meaning uncertain, possibly of Arabic origin.
Aldir m & f Filipino
Meaning “smart but timid”
Aldrix m South American, Filipino
Possibly a variant of Aldric, used rarely in South America and the Philippines.
Alecks m Filipino
Variant of Alex
Alerie f Filipino (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Alarie.
Alexandrite f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the name of a chrysoberyl that displays a colour change depending on the light source, named after the Russian tsar Alexander II of Russia (1818-1881).
Alih m Filipino, Tausug, Indonesian
Tausug and Indonesian form of Ali 1.
Alinor m Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao
Combination of Ali 1 and Nur.
Alkaid m & f Filipino, Astronomy
Means "the leader", derived from Arabic قائد بنات نعش qā'id bināt naʿsh, meaning "leader of the daughters of the bier". This is the traditional name of the star Eta Ursae Majoris in the constellation Ursa Major.
Allyana f Filipino
Variant of Aliana.
Allyanna f Filipino
Variant of Aliana.
Almairah f Maranao
Possibly a variant of Almirah.
Almirah f Maranao, Maguindanao
Feminine form of Al-Amir.
Alpheratz f Astronomy, Filipino (Rare)
Derived from Arabic surrat al-faras ("the navel of the mare"). This is a traditional name of the star Alpha Andromedae in the constellation Andromeda.
Alunsina f Philippine Mythology, Filipino (Rare)
Name used by the Suludnon people of Panay for Laon, the sky goddess in Visayan mythology. Means the "the ancient one," from Visayan 'laon' meaning "ancient" or "old" and 'sina' meaning "foreigner."
Alven m English, Filipino
Alternate spelling of Alvin
Alyanna f Filipino
Variant of Aliana.
Alysonette f Filipino
Variation of Alison with the popular feminine diminutive suffix -ette
Alyzza f Filipino
Tagalog
Amabell f Filipino
Variant of Amabel.
Amanodin m Maranao
Maranao form of Amanuddin.
Amante m Filipino, Italian
Derived from Latin Amantius.
Amer m Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao
Maranao and Maguindanao form of Amir 1.
Amera f Arabic, Maranao, Maguindanao, Malay
Alternate transcription of Arabic أميرة (see Amira 1, as well as a Maranao, Maguindanao and Malay variant.
Amerah f Arabic, Maranao
Alternate transcription of Arabic أميرة (see Amira 1), as well as a Maranao variant.
Ameril m Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Meaning uncertain, probably of Arabic origin.
Amerol m Maranao
Maranao variant of Amirul.
Amil m Arabic, Azerbaijani, Filipino, Tausug
Means "labour, work, deed, action" in Arabic, from the root عمل ('amila) meaning "to work, to perform, to do".
Amparing f Filipino
Diminutive of Amparo.
Analyn f English (Modern, Rare), Filipino
English of Annalynn as well as a Filipino combination of Ana and the diminutive suffix Lyn
Anang f Filipino, Tausug
From a Tausug affectionate term for a girl.
Anatalia f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Alteration of Anatolia, perhaps influenced by Natalia. In some cases it may be a combination of Ana and Talia.
Andeng f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Andrea 2.
Andoy m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Andrés.
Anewor f Filipino
The reverse spelling of Rowena.
Angelic f American (Hispanic), Filipino
Variant of the French name Angélique.
Angeling f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Angel, Angela, Angelina and similar names.
Angelito m Spanish (Rare), Filipino
Diminutive of Ángel used particularly in the Philippines.
Angge f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Angel, Angela, Angelina and similar names.
Ani m Filipino
Diminutive of Bayani.
Anisah f Arabic, Malay, Indonesian, Maranao
Alternate transcription of Arabic أنيسة (see Anisa), as well as the Malay, Indonesian and Maranao form.
Annaly f American (Hispanic), Filipino
Variant of Spanish Analía or English Annalee.
Annalyn f English (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Variant of Annalynn mostly used in the Philippine Islands.
Annelyn f Filipino
Combination of Anne 1 and the suffix -lyn.
Anok m Filipino
Means "wise ruler" in Tagalog.
Anu m Filipino, Pampangan
Short form of Mariano, Feliciano, and other names ending in -ano.
Aprilette f Filipino
Combination of the name April and the diminutive suffix -ette.
Aprilyn f Filipino
Combination of April and the suffix -Lyn
Arana f Tagalog
Means "fresh, new, summer, vegetables, greens, moon" in Tagalog. Usage of this name is, most likely, influenced by the name Alana and Alanna.
Arandela m & f Filipino
Spanish origin meaning a flat discus or a washer. In Serbian origin, Arandel meaning chief angel or archangel so adding the A in Arandel to form Arandela gives it a feminine characteristic meaning Female Archangel.
Araw m & f Tagalog
Means "sun" in Tagalog.
Arcelie f Filipino
Variant of Araceli.
Ardy m Indonesian, Filipino
Meaning uncertain.
Arnel m Filipino
Probably a form of Arnold.
Arnelyn f Filipino
This name is a combination of Arnel and Lyn.
Arsing m & f Filipino
DIminutive of Arsenio or Arsenia.
Arthlyn f Jamaican Patois (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly intended as a feminization of Arthur.
Arthuro m Filipino
Variant of Arturo.
Asiang f Filipino
Diminutive of Engracia, Anastacia, Constancia, and other names containing a similar sound... [more]
Asiong m Filipino
Diminutive of Nicasio, Protasio, and other names ending in -asio. A bearer of this name is Asiong Salonga, an infamous Filipino gangster.
Asnawi m Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao, Malay
From the name of medieval Arab writer and scholar Jamal al-Din al-Asnawi (1305-1370), whose name was derived from the Egyptian city of Esna.
Asterio m Filipino, Italian, Spanish
Italian and Spanish form of Asterius.
Astrud f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Filipino, Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
A famous bearer is Brazilian vocalist Astrud Gilberto (1940-).
Asyong m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Ignacio, Nicasio and similar names.
Atang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Renata.
Atang f Filipino
Diminutive of Honorata, Fortunata, and other names ending in -ata. A bearer of this name is Honorata "Atang" de la Rama, a singer and bodabil performer.
Atasha f African American (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of the popular phonetic element a with the name Tasha.
Atong m Filipino
Diminutive of Renato, Fortunato, and other names ending in -ato.
Au f Filipino
Mainly a short form of Aurora or Aurea. This can also be used as a short form of any other name containing -au-.
Auring f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Aurora.
Avegail f Filipino
Variant of Abigail.
Avrial f Filipino
The meaning of this name has multiple but here’s just one- Intriguing, arousing the curiosity of others
Ayang f Filipino, Tausug
From a Tausug term of endearment for a little girl.
Ayezza f Filipino (Rare)
Meaning unknown.
Ayin f Filipino, English, Indonesian
Possibly from the Proto-Semetic *ʿayn- meaning "eye".
Ayo m Ilocano, Filipino
From Ilocano ayo meaning "instinct, natural impulse".
Aziura m Filipino (Modern)
taken from the word "Azure" which means 'bight blue' or 'sky blue'. It can also be the "Azure" that means 'heaven'.
Azul f & m Spanish, Filipino (Rare), History
From Spanish azul meaning "blue". This name was borne by the ninth and last wife of the Apache leader Geronimo. A known bearer is Azul Guaita (2001-), a Mexican television actress.
Babylyn f Filipino
Combination of Baby and the popular suffix -lyn.
Badong m Filipino
Diminutive of Salvador.
Bador m Filipino
Short form of Salvador.
Badrodin m Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Badr al-Din.
Badrudin m Indonesian, Maguindanao
Indonesian and Maguindanao variant of Badr al-Din.
Bagwis m Filipino, Tagalog
Means "soft wing feather (of a bird)" in Tagalog.
Banang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Silvana, Urbana, and other similar names.
Banawag m Filipino
Masculine form of Liwayway.
Bani m Filipino
Contraction of Bayani.
Banoy m Filipino
Means "eagle" in Tagalog.
Basher m Arabic, Urdu, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic and Urdu alternate transcription of Bashir as well as the Maranao form.
Bato m Cebuano, Filipino
From Cebuano bato meaning "a rock, pebble, stone or boulder; a gemstone".
Bebang f Filipino
Diminutive of Eva, Genoveva, and other names with a similar sound.
Bebe f Filipino
Nickname derived from bebe, a Filipino colloquialism for the English word baby.
Bebelyn f Filipino
Combination of Bebe, a Filipino colloquialism for the English word baby, and the popular suffix -lyn. This is essentially a variant of Babylyn.
Bebeng f Filipino
Diminutive of Bebe, a Filipino colloquialism for the English word baby. This can also be a variant of Bibing.
Bebing f Filipino
Variant of Bebeng.
Belay f Filipino
Diminutive of Isabel.
Beloy m Filipino
Diminutive of Isabelo.
Benar m & f Filipino, Maranao
From Maranao benar meaning "true, truly".
Beng f & m Filipino
Affectionate nickname (compare Bong and Bing).
Benilda f Filipino, Spanish, Polish (Rare)
Spanish variant and Polish form of the Germanic name Bernhilde, which came into common usage thanks to the martyr and saint Benilde de Córdoba (known as Saint Benildis in English, died circa 853).... [more]
Bening f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Benita, Benito, Bienvenido, Venancia, and other names with a similar sound.
Berchan m Irish, Filipino
A well-known saint of the early Irish church was named Berchan the Prophet of Clonsast in King's Co., but often called Brachan by Metathesis. Often used as a surname.
Beriong m Filipino
Diminutive of Silverio.
Berlina f Indonesian, South African, Filipino, Dutch (Rare)
Clearly feminine form of Berlin or a simplified form of Berlinda.
Bernabe m Spanish (Latin American, Americanized, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Filipino (Hispanicized, Rare)
Unaccented form of Bernabé used mainly in America and the Philippines. It's also used in Brazil.... [more]
Berting m Filipino
From the name Berto combined with the suffix -ing.
Betong m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Alberto, Roberto and similar names.
Bibing f Filipino
Likely a diminutive of Viviana, Bibiana, Vivencia, and other names with a similar sound... [more]
Bighani f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog bighani meaning "allurement, fascination, charming".
Binday f Filipino
Diminutive of Brigida.
Bing f & m Filipino
Affectionate nickname (compare Bong and Beng).
Binibini f Filipino (Rare)
Filipino equivalent of "Miss." Actress Binibini Gandanghari is a well-known bearer.
Biring f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Virginia.
Biyaya f Tagalog, Filipino
From Tagalog biyaya meaning "grace".
Bless f & m English, Filipino
From the English word bless meaning "to consecrate or confer divine favor upon".
Bolawan f Maranao
Means "gold" in Maranao.
Bong m Filipino
Common affectionate nickname (compare Bing and Beng).
Bongbong m Filipino
Diminutive of Bong. Perhaps the most well-known bearer of this name is Bongbong Marcos, a Filipino politician.
Boning m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Bonifacio.
Bosyang f Filipino
Diminutive of Ambrosia. This can also be used as a diminutive of Ambrocia, Tiburcia, and other names with similar sounds.
Brillante m Spanish, Filipino
Means "brilliant, sparkly, gemstone" in Spanish. A notable bearer was Brillante Mendoza (1960-), a Filipino independent film director.
Buenaventuranza f Spanish (Philippines, Rare, Archaic), Pampangan (Rare, Archaic)
Derived from Spanish bienaventuranza meaning "beatitude", with the spelling influenced by Buenaventura. This name was most common (though was still extremely rare) in the provinces of Batangas and Pampanga.
Buensuceso f & m Spanish (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From a Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, meaning "Our Lady of the Good Event," referring to the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Jesus.... [more]
Buhawi m Tagalog (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From Tagalog buhawi meaning "cyclone, whirlwind, tornado"
Buhay m Filipino (Rare)
Comes from the Filipino word "buhay" meaning life.
Bulak f Cebuano
Means "flower" in Cebuano.
Bulaklak f Tagalog
Means "flower" in Tagalog.
Busilak f & m Filipino, Tagalog
Means "immaculate, clean" in Tagalog.
Butchoy m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Butch.
Buwan f & m Tagalog
Means "moon" in Tagalog. It is not often used as a given name.
Caching f Filipino
Diminutive of Escolastica.
Cadidia f Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Khadija.
Caloy m Filipino
Diminutive of Carlos.
Camaria f African American (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Kamaria or simply a combination of the prefix Ca- and the name Maria.
Camaro m Filipino
Transferred from the surname "Camaro."
Camero m & f Tagalog
Will never be yours
Camilita f Spanish, Filipino
Diminutive of Camila.
Carding m Filipino, Tagalog
Common diminutive of Ricardo.
Caring f Filipino
Diminutive of Caridad, Carolina, Macaria, and other names containing car.
Caritina f Spanish, Spanish (Mexican), Filipino (Rare), Italian (Rare)
Spanish and Italian form of Charitine. This name is mostly used in Mexico.
Carmeling f Filipino
Diminutive of Carmelita, Carmela, Carmen, and other related names.
Carolette f American (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Feiminization of Carolus. The USA Social Security Administration has registered 7 baby girls born with this name in 1969.
Carterio m Italian (Archaic), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Italian and Spanish form of Karterios via its latinized form Carterius.
Casio m Filipino
Short form of Nicasio and other names containing casio.
Catleya f Spanish (Modern, Rare), Filipino
From Cattleya, a genus of orchids native to Central and South America named after the British horticulturist William Cattley. Another variant from the same origin is Cataleya.
Cecile f English, Dutch, Afrikaans, Filipino, Medieval English
English, Dutch and Afrikaans form of Cécile.
Ceding f Filipino
Diminutive of Mercedes. This can also be used as a diminutive of Merced, Praxedes, and other names with a similar sound.
Celing f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Celia, Celeste, Marcela and names that start with or contain cel.
Chabettie f Filipino
Combination of Bettie and the common Filipino prefix -cha.
Chanena f Filipino
Combination of the given name Nena and the popular Filipino suffix Cha-.
Charina f Spanish, Filipino
Diminutive of Rosario.
Charing f Filipino
Diminutive of Rosario or Charito.
Charlemaine f & m Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Charlemagne in the style of Charmaine.
Charlesjohn m Filipino
A combination of Charles and John.
Chato f Filipino
Diminutive of Rosario.