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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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Juvelita f Filipino (Rare), Obscure
Possibly from Esperanto juvelita meaning "bejeweled", itself from juvelo ("jewel") and -ita, a verbal suffix of participle past.
Juvelyn f Filipino
Most likely a combination of Juvy and the suffix -lyn.
Juvy f Filipino
Possibly a diminutive of Juvenal. Actress Juvy Cachola is a well-known bearer.
Jyrus m Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an invented name based on Cyrus.
Kaalam m Cebuano
Means "wisdom" in Cebuano.
Kadiguia f Filipino, Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Khadija.
Kadyo m Filipino
Diminutive of Leocadio.
Kahar m Indonesian, Filipino, Maguindanao
Indonesian and Maguindanao form of Qahar.
Kaharudin m Indonesian, Maguindanao
Indonesian and Maguindanao form of Qahar al-Din.
Kalikasan m & f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
Means "nature, natural world" in Tagalog.
Kalinaw f Tagalog
Means "serenity" in Tagalog.
Kaloy m Filipino, Tagalog
Variant of Caloy.
Kamarudin m Malay, Indonesian, Maguindanao
Malay, Indonesian and Maguindanao variant of Qamar ad-Din.
Kanoy m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Alejandro.
Karding m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Ricardo.
Karidad f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog karidad, from the Spanish word (and name) Caridad meaning "charity".
Karyo m Filipino
Diminutive of Macario.
Kastor m Russian, Turkish, Tagalog
Russian, Turkish, and Tagalog form of Castor. In Turkish and Tagalog, this is also the ordinary vocabulary word for "beaver".
Katyo m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Oscar/Óscar.
Kero m & f Filipino
It was originally "KERUbin Raymond" but because it was hard to mentioned/call it was then called Kero from the root word Kerubin.
Kikay f Filipino
Diminutive of Francisca.
Kimeé f Filipino
Filipino variant of Kimmy. A known bearer is the Filipino-American actress and singer Kimee Balmilero (1979-).
Kimverlie f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Kimberly. Kimverlie Soriano Molina (1991-), popularly known as Kim Molina, is a Filipino singer and actress.
Kinang f Tagalog
Means "shine, glitter" in Tagalog.
Kinta f Filipino (Filipinized, Rare, ?)
Filipino form of Quinta
Kintab f Tagalog
Means "shine" in Tagalog.
Kirt m Filipino (?)
its backward for Trik or Patrick
Klaring f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Clara.
Kristofferson m Filipino, Caribbean
Transferred use of the surname Kristofferson.
Kristus m Indonesian, Filipino
Indonesian form of Christ
Kulas m Filipino
Diminutive of Nicolas.
Kulasa f Filipino
Diminutive of Nicolasa.
Kulay-abo f Filipino (Rare)
Means "grey" from Tagalog kulay "colour" and abo "ash, grey".
Kumala f Indonesian, Filipino (Rare), Tausug (Rare)
Means "gem, gemstone" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit कोमल (komala) meaning "tender, delicate, gentle". This is also a variant of the Tausug name Kumalah, which has the same meaning and is of the same origin.
Kumalah f Filipino, Tausug
From Tausug kumala' meaning "gem".
Kusain m Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Husayn.
Labainie f Filipino
A name given to a child as a combination of 2 parents names.
Laboy m Spanish (Caribbean, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Laboy.
Ladylyn f Filipino
Combination of Lady and the popular suffix -lyn.
Laiding f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Adelaida.
Lakambini f Tagalog
Means "muse, princess" in Tagalog. It was historically used as a title for the wife of a lakan (a precolonial ruler).
Lakan m Tagalog
From a title meaning "nobleman" in Tagalog, historically used to denote a paramount ruler in early Philippine history.
Lakandula m Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
From Tagalog "lakán", meaning 'gentleman,' historically denoting a paramount ruler. Lakandula was the last paramount ruler of pre-colonial Tondo when the Spaniards first conquered the lands of the Pasig River delta in the Philippines in the 1570s.
Lamuel m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Filipino
Form of Lemuel used in the Bishops' Bible (1568), Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Laon f Philippine Mythology, Filipino
Means "the ancient one," from Visayan 'loan' meaning "old" or "ancient." This is the name of the goddess in Visayan mythology associated with creation, agriculture, the sky, and divine justice.
Lapulapu m Filipino, History, Cebuano (?)
A Filipino name of uncertain meaning. Lapulapu was a datu of Mactan who was known for the 1521 Battle of Mactan.
Latipa f Indonesian, Maranao, Maguindanao, Kazakh
Indonesian, Maranao, Maguindanao, and Kazakh form of Latifa.
Laurente m Medieval Spanish (?), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly an archaic Spanish form of Laurence 1. Usage of this name in modern times is likely taken from the surname Laurente.
Laya f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
From Tagalog and Cebuano laya meaning "free, freedom".
Lenlen f Filipino
Diminutive of any name containing len, lin, lyn, lene, and other similar sounds.
Leobert m Filipino
A combination of Leo and names ending in Bert
Leomar m Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American), Filipino
Combination of Leo-, from names beginning with this pattern such as Leonardo and Leopoldo, and -mar, from names beginning in that pattern, e.g. María (Spanish)/Maria (Portuguese).... [more]
Leonell m Filipino
Filipino form of Lionel.
Leoning f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Leonila, Leonida, Leonora, and other names beginning with leon-.
Leoniza f Filipino
Variant of Leonisa.
Leony f & m Filipino, Brazilian
Diminutive of Leonora, Leonida, Leonila, Leonardo, and other names starting with Leon-.
Lerma f Filipino
Diminutive of Guillerma.
Letlet f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Leticia.
Lexlie f & m Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Leslie and Lexi.
Lhevin m Filipino (Rare)
Likely a variant of Levin.
Libay f Filipino
Diminutive of Ligaya.
Likha f Filipino
"art" or "create"
Liling f Filipino
Diminutive of Lilia, Liliana, Liliosa, and other names containing lil... [more]
Lillette f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare), Popular Culture
Possibly a transferred use of the French surname Lillette. Lillette is also the title of a song by Nat King Cole (1948).
Linang f Filipino, Maranao
Means "silver, sterling" in Maranao.
Lito m Spanish, Filipino
Diminutive of Arturo and Manuel.
Liw f Filipino
Short form of Liwayway, Liwanag, or Liwliwa.
Liwanag f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "light, illumination, radiance" in Tagalog.
Liwayway f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "dawn, daybreak" in Tagalog.
Liwliwa f Ilocano
Means "inspiration, delight" or "consolation, comfort, solace" in Ilocano.
Loleng f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Dolores.
Lolit f Filipino
Short form of Lolita.
Lolo m Filipino
Means "grandfather" in Filipino.
Lolong m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Manuel.
Loloy m Filipino
Diminutive of Manuel.
Lord m Filipino, English (Rare)
From the English word "lord". A bearer of this name is Lord Allan Velasco, a Filipino politician.
Lordivino m Filipino (Rare)
Possibly from English lord "God" and Spanish divino "divine", thus meaning "divine Lord". This is the name of Filipino rapper Lordivino Ignacio (born December 11, 1977), known professionally as Bassilyo.
Lorencia f Medieval Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino (Rare)
Archaic Spanish feminine form of Lorencio (Also compare Laurenzia/Lorenza and Laurencia).
Lorlyn f Filipino (Rare)
Likely a variant of Lorlene.
Lornalyn f Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Lorna and the popular suffix -lyn.
Lotlot f Filipino
Diminutive of Charlotte.
Lourene f Filipino
Lourene BEVAART took part in the SECOND "international" series of the T.V. programme "Gladiators" (which took place in 1996). She got as far as the GRAND FINAL before being defeated by Peggy Odita (from the U.S.A.).
Lovella f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly coined as a feminine form of Lovell.
Lowella f Filipino
Likely a feminine form of Lowell or a variant of Louella.
Lualhati f Tagalog
From Tagalog luwalhati meaning "glory, splendour".
Lucing f Filipino
Diminutive of Lucia, Lucena, Luz and other names with a similar sound.
Lucman m Maranao, Maguindanao
Maranao and Maguindanao form of Luqman.
Lucring f Filipino
Diminutive of Lucrecia.
Ludin f & m Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Luding f Filipino
Diminutive of Lourdes, Ludivina, and other names containing a similar sound.
Ludy f Filipino
Diminutive of Lourdes, Ludivina, and other names containing a similar sound.
Lumaya f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
From Tagalog lumaya meaning "be free, become independent".
Lumen f Filipino
Diminutive of Iluminada.
Lumi f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog lumi meaning "gentleness and softness of manners".
Luming f Filipino
Mainly a diminutive of Iluminada. This can also be used as a diminutive of Filomena, Paraluman, and other names containing a similar sound.
Lunabeth f Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Luna and Beth.
Lunaria f English (Rare), Brazilian (Rare), Filipino (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Means "moon-like" in Latin. Lunaria is a genus of flowering plants.
Lunarose f Filipino
Combination of Luna and Rose.
Luning f Filipino
Mostly a diminutive of Leonila. This can also be a nickname for Leonora, Luna, and other names containing leon or lun.
Lunti m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
From Tagalog and Cebuano lunti meaning "green, verdant".
Luntian m Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
From Tagalog and Cebuano luntian meaning "green, verdant"
Luping f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Guadalupe.
Luz f Filipino
Short form of Luzviminda, Lucia, Lucila, and other names starting with a similar sound... [more]
Luzminda f Filipino
Truncated form of Luzviminda.
Luzvimindo m Filipino
Masculine form of Luzviminda.
Lyca f Filipino
Used by Philipines' "The Voice Kids" first winner, Lyca Gairanod
Lydio m Filipino
Variant of Lidio.
Ma f Filipino
Short form of Maria, most often spelled as "Ma.", this name is most commonly used in legal documents and the like when paired with another name following it (example: Ma... [more]
Maan f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Mary Ann.
Maaya f Tagalog, Filipino, Cebuano
Derived from the Tagalog and Cebuano word maaya meaning "cheerful".
Maayo f Cebuano
Means "good" in Cebuano.
Mabagani m Maranao
Means "brave" in Maranao.
Mabandes m Maranao
Means "swift, strong" in Maranao.
Mabaning m Maranao
Means "athletic" or "yellow" in Maranao. This is the name of a character in the epic poem the Darangen.
Mabini m Filipino, Tagalog
Transferred use of the surname, which means "modest" in Bikol and Tagalog, from the roots "ma-" indicating a quality and "bini" meaning modesty.
Macacuna m Maranao
Means "robust" in Maranao.
Macmod m Maranao, Maguindanao
Maranao and Maguindanao form of Mahmud.
Madea f American (South, Rare), Filipino (Rare), Popular Culture
In the case of the Tyler Perry character, the name was taken from a phrase (madea or madear) used in the American south meaning "mother dear". It may also be a variant spelling of Medea.
Maevelyn f Filipino
A combination of Maeve and the popular name suffix lyn (see Maeveline).
Magding f Filipino
Diminutive of Magdalena or Magdalina.
Magiting m Tagalog
Means "brave, heroic" in Tagalog.
Magtanggol m Tagalog
Means "to defend" in Tagalog.
Mahalia f Filipino, Tagalog
Possibly a variant of Mahala, or from Tagalog "mahál", meaning 'loved one.'
Mahalina f Filipino
Means "to be fascinated, to be charmed, to be attracted" in Tagalog.
Maharlika f & m Filipino
Means "freeman, noble, aristocratic" in Tagalog, ultimately from Sanskrit महर्द्धिक (maharddhika) meaning "very prosperous". This was the term used to the warrior class in ancient Tagalog society.
Mahinhin f Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
Derived from the Tagalog and Cebuano word mahinhin meaning "ladylike, modest, demure, gentle, soft, chaste, refined".
Maimona f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Maguindanao and Maranao form of Maymuna.
Maita f Filipino
Short form of Margarita.
Maiza f Filipino
mean 'one' or 'only one' in Ilocano.
Majalene f Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Maja and Lene.
Makasta f Ibanag, Filipino
Means "beautiful" in Ibanag, spoken in the Philippines.
Makiling f & m Philippine Mythology, Tagalog
Means "uneven, crooked, bent" in Tagalog. In Tagalog mythology, Maria Makiling is a spirit who is said to protect Mount Makiling, a volcano in the Philippines.
Makisig m Tagalog
Means "elegant, gallant" in Tagalog.
Makmod m Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Mahmud.
Malaki m Filipino, Tagalog
Means "big; great; handsome" in Tagalog.
Malambing f & m Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
Derived from Tagalog and Cebuano malambing meaning "tender, melodious, musical, songful".
Malaya f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "free, independent" in Tagalog.
Malic m Maranao
Maranao form of Malik 1.
Mameng f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Carmen.
Mameng f Filipino
Most commonly a diminutive of Carmen. This can also be used as a nickname for Carmencita, Mamerta, Maxima, and other names with a loosely similar sound.
Manalo m Tagalog
Transferred use of the surname Manalo.
Manaloto m Tagalog
Variant of Manalo.
Manelyn f Filipino
Variant of Manilyn.
Manilyn f Filipino
Combination of Manila and the popular suffix -lyn. This name was popularized by Manilyn Reynes, a Filipina actress.
Maning m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Manuel.
Maningning f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
Means "brilliant, bright, sparkling" in Tagalog.
Manoling m Filipino
Diminutive of Manuel.
Manoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Manuel.
Marcing m & f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Marcelo, Marcela, and other names starting with Marc-.
Marex m & f Filipino
Meaning uncertain.
Marghrethe f Filipino
Possibly a Filipino form for the name Margaret.
Margielyn f Filipino
Combination of Margie and the popular suffix -lyn.
Margilyn f Filipino
Combination of Margie and the popular suffix -lyn.
Mariachika f Filipino
Combination of Maria and Chika 2. This name is borne by Japanese Filipina singer Mariachika Fujishima.
Marialyn f Filipino
Combination of Maria and the popular suffix -lyn.
Marianing m & f Filipino
Diminutive of Mariano or Mariana.
Maricat f Filipino
Cognate of Mary and Catherine
Marichel f Filipino
Short form of Maria Rachel.
Maricol f Filipino
Possibly a combination of Maria with a name that has col such as Nicole or Colbie.
Maricor f Filipino
Possibly a combination of María and Corazón, perhaps influenced by the similar name Maricar.
Maridel f Filipino
Short form of Maria and Delia 1, Adelina, Adelaida and other names containing -del-.
Marife f Filipino
Variant of Marifé.
Marifé f Spanish, Filipino
Contraction of María and Fe (or other names that begin with Fe, such as Felisa).
Marifel f Filipino
Combination of Maria and Felisa or Felicidad.
Mariflor f Filipino
Combination of Maria and Flora, Flordeliza, and other names beginning with Flor-.
Marigail f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Gail; perhaps a blend of Marigold and Abigail.
Marihel f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Likely a combination of Maria and Helen. It could also be a variant of Mariel.
Marijo f Filipino
Combination of María and Josefa or Josefina.
Marijoy f Filipino
Variant of Maryjoy.
Marilen f Filipino
Short form of Maria Elena. This could also be used as a short form of Maria Magdalena.
Marilene f Portuguese (Brazilian), Haitian Creole, Filipino
Likely a variant of Marilyn or possibly a combination of Maria and a name ending in -lene such as Arlene... [more]
Marinel f Filipino
Combination of Mary or Maria with Nellie, Nely, and other names containing nel.
Maring f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Maria.
Mariqueen f Filipino, English (American)
Possibly a combination of the name Mary and queen, most likely a reference to the Virgin Mary, who in Roman Catholicism is given the title "Mary, Queen of Heaven" for being the 'Queen Mother' of Jesus.... [more]
Mariquit f Tagalog (Hispanicized)
Hispanicized form of Marikit.
Marivic f Filipino
Combination of María and Victoria.
Marjie f English (American), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Margie and a diminutive of Marjorie.
Markanthony m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Combination of Mark and Anthony, likely used in honor of the Roman politician and general Marcus Antonius (or known in English as Mark Antony, born 83 BC — died 30 BC).... [more]
Marle f & m Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino (Rare), Spanish (Latin American), South African (Rare)
Meaning unknown. This name is considered feminine, particularly in the United States, though some masculine usage is present in other communities.
Marlita f Filipino (Rare), Brazilian (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Marla using the Spanish feminine diminutive suffix -ita.
Martee f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Martie. It is mostly feminine in the United States and masculine in the Philippines.
Maruja f Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), Filipino, Catalan (Rare)
Diminutive of María. The name coincides with the colloquial and derogatory word that is used in Spain to refer to a gossipy housewife, hence mainly why the name has been increasingly concentrated in Latin America since the middle of the 20th century.
Marvie f & m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Marvina or Marvin. It could also be used as a feminine form of Marvin.
Marygen f Filipino
A variant of Maryjane, likely as a result of misspelling
Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.
Maryjoy f Filipino
Combination of Mary and Joy.
Matahom f Cebuano
Means "beautiful, good-looking" in Cebuano.
Matahum f Cebuano
Means "lovely, pretty" in Cebuano.
Matet f Filipino
Filipino name which is often a nickname derived from the name of Maria Theresa but can be a christened name in its own right.... [more]
Matikas m Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
Derived from Tagalog and Cebuano matikas meaning "elegant, graceful".
May f Filipino
Diminutive of Guillerma, Felicisima and similar names.
Mayat f Filipino
Used as a term of indearment in the filipino language. Means "beautiful"
Mayden f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of May or Mason and the -den suffix found in names such as Hayden... [more]
Maylin f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), Filipino (Rare)
Perhaps an elaboration of the initial sound in names such as Mayra and Mayte modelled on Aylín... [more]
Maymay f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Mary and May.
Meann f Filipino
Short form of Mary Ann.
Mediadora f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English Mediatrix, French Médiatrice and Spanish/Portuguese Mediatriz alongside Portuguese Medianeira).
Mediatrix f English (African), Filipino
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare Spanish/Portuguese and French equivalents Mediatriz and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Mediatriz f Filipino (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English and French equivalents Mediatrix and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Medwin m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Medwin.