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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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Genya f Filipino
Diminutive of Eugenia.
Gerlie f Filipino
Likely a variant of Girlie.
Gihay f Cebuano
Means "petal" in Cebuano.
Ginalyn f Filipino
Combination of Gina and the popular suffix -lyn.
Ging f Filipino
Affectionate nickname.
Girly f Filipino, South African, Malayalam (Rare), Malaysian (Rare), Various
Perhaps from the English word girly which is both an adjective meaning "girl-like, girlish, feminine" and a noun meaning "little girl" (from girl combined with a diminutive suffix). Also compare Girlie.
Gladiola f English (Rare), Albanian (Rare), Romanian (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the name of the flowering plant gladiolus, literally meaning "small sword" from Latin gladius "sword" (a reference to its sword-shaped leaves). Gladiola Josephine "Glady Joe" is a character in the novel 'How to Make an American Quilt' (1991) and subsequent film adaptation (1995).
Glecy f Filipino
Likely a diminutive of Gliceria or Gleceria.
Glo f Filipino
Short form of Gloria.
Goring m Filipino
Found on the PAGASA typhoon naming list.
Goryo m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Gregorio.
Goying m Filipino
Diminutive of Gregorio.
Goyong m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Gregorio.
Graziela f Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino (Rare), Romanian
Portuguese form of Graciela and Romanian variant of Grațiela.
Greggie m & f English, Filipino
Diminutive of Gregory or Gregoria.
Gugma f Cebuano (Modern), Filipino (Modern)
Meaning "love" in Cebuano.
Gumamela f Tagalog, Cebuano
Means "hibiscus" in Tagalog and Cebuano.
Gundang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Segunda.
Gusperr m Filipino (Rare)
Somehow, this name is similar to Gusper.... [more]
Gwapa f Filipino (Rare)
Derived from Tagalog gwapa, itself borrowed from Spanish guapa "beautiful, pretty".
Hadiguia f Filipino, Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Khadija.
Hadji m & f Arabic, Tausug, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Haji as well as the Tausug and Maranao form. It is occasionally used as a feminine name in the Philippines.
Halaga f Filipino
Means Value, worthy in Filipino. Filipino diminutive of the name Hala.
Halid m Bosnian, Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao, Tausug
Form of Khalid used in various languages.
Haliya f Filipino, Philippine Mythology
Haliya is the name of a Bicolano moon deity. There is an ancient ritual named after her performed in Bicol during the full moon, which was believed to frighten away Bakunawa, a serpent-like dragon in Philippine mythology... [more]
Hamimah f Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Maranao
Indonesian, Malay, and Maranao form of Hamima.
Harana f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare), Cebuano (Rare)
Means "serenade", borrowed from Spanish "jarana" meaning 'merry-making.'
Hari m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
From Tagalog and Cebuano hari meaning "king".
Haron m Malay, Filipino, Maguindanao
Malay and Maguindanao form of Harun.
Hasannor m Maranao
Variant of Hasanor.
Hasanor m Filipino, Maranao
Combination of Hasan and Nor 1.
Hassanor m Filipino, Maranao
Combination of Hassan and Nor 1.
Hedjara f Maranao
Possibly a form of Hajar.
Heherson m Filipino
From the phrase "He, Her Son", referring to Jesus Christ's position as the son of Mary. A known bearer was Heherson Alvarez (1939-2020), a Filipino politician.
Hermie m & f Filipino
Diminutive of Hermenegildo, Herminio, Herminia, Hermogena, and other names that start with Herm-.
Hermilando m Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Hermelando. A bearer of this name is Hermilando Mandanas, a Filipino politician.
Hidilyn f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Heidilyn. A bearer of this name is Hidilyn Diaz, a Filipino weightlifter and airwoman.
Himaya f Filipino, Cebuano
Transferred use of the surname, which means "glory," "bliss," or "rapture" in Cebuano.
Himig m & f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
Means "tune, melody, tone" in Tagalog.
Hiraya f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
Means "imagination, vision" in Tagalog.
Hitler m South American, Indonesian, Indian, Filipino
From the German surname Hitler. Despite the strong negative connotations of the name Hitler, it is used as a given name in South America, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Hiwaga f & m Tagalog
Means "mystery" in Tagalog.
Hiyas f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "gem, jewel" in Tagalog.
Honeylene f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Honeylyn. A known bearer of this name is Honeylene Laurente who competed in Binibining Pilipinas 1999.
Honeylet f Filipino
Possibly a coined name from the English word honey referring to the sweet fluid produced by bees.
Honeylyn f Filipino
Combination of Honey with the popular suffix -lyn
Humabon m Filipino (Rare, Archaic), Obscure, Cebuano
Uncertain meaning, It could derived from the Cebuano word mabaw "shallow" with the prefix ha- because the name was also pronounced as Hamabao. This was the name of a chief in Cebu who encountered Ferdinand Magellan who was later baptized as Don Carlos Valderrama.
Ianne f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant spelling of Ian as well as a feminine form.
Ibyang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Olivia.
Idonna f American (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Most likely a combination of the letter I and the name Donna.
Iking m Filipino
Diminutive of Enrique.
Iliang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Cecilia.
Ima f Filipino
Diminutive of Guillerma, Felicisima and similar names.
Imee f Filipino
Diminutive of Imelda. A bearer of this name is Imee Marcos, a Filipino politician.
Imie f Filipino
Variant of Imee.
Immaculate f English (African), Filipino (Rare), Indian (Christian, Rare)
English form of Inmaculada. It is mainly used in African countries where English is one of the official languages.
Immanuelle f Filipino
Feminine form of Immanuel.
Imo m Filipino
Diminutive of Guillermo, Felicisimo and similar names.
Imy f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Imee.
Ingga f Filipino (Rare)
A nickname for Dominga
Inggo m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Domingo.
Inyang f Filipino
Diminutive of Herminia.
Inyong m Filipino
Diminutive of Herminio.
Ipe m Filipino
Short form of Felipe.
Ipyon f Filipino
Diminutive of Concepcion.
Irish m & f English, Filipino
Means a person from Ireland or of Irish descent.
Irlo m Filipino
it comes from the combined words off "earl" which means nobleman and "lo" which means humble. Filipino used this name.
Isang f Filipino
Diminutive of Isabel or Isabela. This can also be a diminutive of any other name ending in -isa.
Isay f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Isabel, Luisa, Melissa and other names that start with or contain isa.
Ising f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Isabela, Isidro, Priscila, and other names containing -is-.
Isko m Filipino
Shortening of Francisco.
Jahziel m Biblical, American (Hispanic, Modern), Filipino
Either from the name of an Old Testament figure (also called Jahzeel), or a modern variant of Jaziel.
Jaimé m Filipino
Filipino form of Jacob or James.
Jainal m Indonesian, Filipino, Tausug
Indonesian variant of Zainal as well as the Tausug form.
Jairence m & f Filipino
Jaime or James & Florence, Terence, Clarence
Jaja f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Lydia, Janet, Jasmine and other names that start with Ja.
Jalilah f Arabic, Malay, Maranao
Alternate transcription of Arabic جليلة (see Jalila), as well as the Malay and Maranao form.
Jamael m Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Jamil.
Jamail m Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Jamil.
Jamaliah f Malay, Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao
Derived from Arabic جمال (jamal) meaning "beauty".
Jamel m Arabic (Maghrebi), Filipino, Maranao, African American
Alternate transcription of Arabic جمال (see Jamal) chiefly used in Northern Africa, as well as the Maranao form.
Jamelah f Filipino, Maranao, Malay
Maranao and Malay form of Jamila.
Japoy m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Javier.
Jasonina f Filipino (Archaic)
Feminine form of Jason.
Javé m Filipino (Modern)
Filipino form of Jõao.
Jaymar m Filipino
Combination of Jay 1 and any name containing mar, such as Jomar 2 or Mariano.
Jaymark m Filipino
Combination of Jay 1 and Mark.
Jeanalyn f Filipino
Combination of Jeana and the popular suffix -lyn.
Jeanelia f Filipino
A daughter named after her mother, Jeanette.
Jeanina f French (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare), Romanian (Rare), English (American, Rare), Filipino
Variant of Jeannina (French) or Jeanine (Swedish and Danish). This was borne by a daughter of Christine Stampe (1797-1868), a Danish baroness and patron of the arts.
Jeanvie f Filipino
Combination of either the English name Jean 2 or the French masculine name Jean 1 and the Filipino name suffix -vie.... [more]
Jeddahlyn f Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Jeddah and the popular suffix -lyn.
Jeferson m Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American), Filipino
Portuguese, Spanish and Filipino adoption of Jefferson.
Jeian m Filipino
From John
Jejomar m Filipino
Combination of Jesús, José, and María. A notable bearer is Jejomar Binay (1942-), a former Vice President of the Philippines.
Jemar m Filipino
Combination of Jesus and Maria or Mary.
Jemell f Filipino, English (Modern)
Perhaps a variant of Jamel or Gemelle.
Jenaida f Filipino
Probably a variant of either Junaidah (also found spelled as Jonaida and Junaida) or Zenaida.
Jenalyn f Filipino (Modern), English (Modern)
Combination of Jena and the popular suffix lyn.
Jenevie f Filipino
Variant of Genevie.
Jenikka f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Jennica used in the Philippines.
Jenjen f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Jennifer, Jeanette and similar names.
Jennalyn f Filipino (Modern), English (Modern)
Combination of Jenna and the popular suffix -lyn.
Jennylyn f Filipino
Combination of Jenny and the popular suffix -lyn.
Jepoy m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Jeffrey.
Jeronica f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Elaboration of Jerri, influenced by Veronica.
Jerrol m Filipino (Rare)
"the ultimate reality"
Jerrylyn f Filipino
Combination of Jerry and the popular suffix -lyn.
Jesie f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare), Indonesian (Rare)
This name, as an English name, is a rare variant of Jessie.
Jessamae f Filipino
Combination of Jessa and Mae, used primarily in the Philippines.
Jestoni m Filipino
Combination of Jesús and Antonio.
Jestony m Filipino
Variant of Jestoni.
Jhen f Filipino
Diminutive of Jennifer, Jennet, and other names starting with Jen-.
Jhoy f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Joy.
Jhun m Filipino
Variant of Jun.
Jilcs f & m Filipino (Modern, Rare)
The name Jilcs is an acronym for the words Jesus Is Lord Christ Saviour (or Jesus Is Lord Christian School)... [more]
Jimrod m Filipino
Possibly a combination of Jim and Rod, inspired by Nimrod.
Jimuel m Filipino
A short form or nickname for Emmanuel.
Jingky f Filipino
Variant of Jinky.
Jinkee f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Jinky. A bearer of this name is Jinkee Pacquiao, a former Filipina politician, and socialite.
Jireh m & f Filipino, English (African, Rare), French (African, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
From the second part of the place name יְהוָה יִרְאֶה‎ (YHWH yir'e) in the land of Moriah, meaning either "the Lord sees" (also "will see" or "will see to it") or "the Lord will provide," so named by Abraham after God provided a ram to sacrifice in place of his son Isaac.
Jobelle f English, Filipino
A feminine form of Job or a combination of Jo and Belle.
Jobert m Filipino
Variant of Joebert.
Joebert m Filipino
Short form of Jose or Joseph and Roberto, Robert, Alberto, and any other name containing bert.
Joemar m Filipino
Variant of Jomar 2.
Joemarie m & f Filipino
Variant of Jomar 2, sometimes used as a feminine form.
Joenel m Filipino
Variant of Jonel.
Johaima f Maranao
Variant of Juhaima.
Johairah f Maranao
Probably derived from an Arabic name.
Johari m Malay, Indonesian, Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
From the name of Turkic lexicographer Abu Nasr al-Jawhari, who authored an Arabic dictionary. His name was probably derived from Arabic جوهر (jawhar) meaning "jewels, precious stones, gems".
Joharto m Maguindanao
Meaning uncertain.
Johnchris m English, Filipino
Combination of John and Chris.
Johnlloyd m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Combination of John and Lloyd, used primarily in the Philippines. It is likely to be used in honor of Saint John Lloyd, a Welsh priest who was martyred among the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales.... [more]
Johnmichael m English (Rare), Filipino
Combination of John and Michael
Joker m & f Filipino
Probably derived from the name of the playing card.... [more]
Joliver m Filipino (Rare), Obscure
Combination of John, James and other names that begin with j- with Oliver.
Jollibee f & m Filipino (Modern)
From the name of a Filipino chain of fast food restaurants founded in 1978.
Jom m Filipino
Short form of Jomar 2.
Jomari m Filipino
Combination of José and Mariano or María.
Jomarie m & f Filipino
Variant of Joemarie.
Jonard m Filipino
Likely a combination of Jose or Joseph and Leonardo or Leonard.
Jonelyn f Filipino
Combination of Jonel and the popular suffix -lyn.
Joniel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -iel, such as Daniel and Gabriel... [more]
Jonilyn f English (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Combination of Joni 1 and the name suffix -lyn.
Jonjie m Filipino
Variant of Junjie.
Jonnel m Filipino
Variant of Jonel.
Joriz m & f Filipino
Contraction of José Rizal, given in honour of the prominent Filipino nationalist (1861-1896).
Josepina f Gascon, Filipino
Gascon and Filipino form of Josephine.
Joshelle f Filipino (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a combination of Josh and the popular suffix -elle.
Josielyn f Filipino
Combination of Josie and the popular suffix -lyn.
Josiephine f American (Rare, Archaic), Filipino
Variant of Josephine, incorporating the diminutive Josie.
Josing m Filipino
Diminutive of Jose.
Joven m Filipino
From Spanish joven meaning "young, youthful".
Jovy f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Jovita, Jovito, Jovencio, or Jovencia.
Joylyn f Filipino, English Creole
Combination of Joy and the popular suffix -lyn. English Creole usage is mainly in the Solomon Islands and Guyana.
Juaning m Filipino
Diminutive of Juan 1.
Julieto m Filipino
Masculine form of Julieta.
Juling f & m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Julia, Juliet and Julio.
Jun m Filipino
Short form of Junior.
Jungie m Filipino
Variant of Junjie.
Junieth f Spanish (Latin American), Filipino (Rare)
Probably based around the names Julieth and June. It is mostly used in Nicaragua.
Junjie m Filipino
Diminutive of Junjun.
Junjun m Filipino
Diminutive of Junior, typically used as a nickname for boys with the same name as his father.
Junrey m Filipino
Unknown meaning. A famous bearer is Junrey Balawing, currently one of the smallest humans in the world.
Jupet m & f Filipino
Papaibigin niya ang bakla at pagkatapos ay iiwanan lang. Naging girlfriend nito si Jestoni.