Filipino Submitted Names

Filipino names are used on the island nation of the Philippines.
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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.
Luwalhati ᜎᜓᜏᜎ᜔ᜑᜆᜒ f Filipino, Tagalog
Variant of Lualhati.
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.
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.
Magding f Filipino
Diminutive of Magdalena or Magdalina.
Magiting ᜋᜄᜒᜆᜒᜅ᜔ m Filipino, Tagalog
Means "brave, heroic" in Tagalog.
Magtanggol m Filipino, Tagalog
Means "to defend" in Tagalog.
Mahadir m Malay, Indonesian, Tausug
Malay variant of Mahathir as well as the Indonesian and Tausug form.
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 ᜋᜑᜎᜒᜃ 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 ᜋᜃᜒᜎᜒᜅ᜔ 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 ᜋᜃᜒᜐᜒᜄ᜔ m Filipino, Tagalog
Means "elegant, gallant" in Tagalog.
Maklan m Bontoc
Meaning unknown.
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 ᜋᜎᜌ 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.
Mamerto m Spanish (Philippines), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Italian (Rare, Archaic)
Spanish and Italian form of Mamertus. Nowadays, this name is primarily used in the Philippines, and more rarely in South America.
Mamintal m Maranao
Possibly derived from Arabic مُؤْمِن (muʾmin) meaning "believer" (see Mumin).
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.
Manoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Manuel.
Mansor m Arabic, Malay, Filipino, Maguindanao
Arabic alternate transcription of Mansur as well as the Malay and Maguindanao form.
Marcelito m Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Marcelo. A bearer of this name is Marcelito "Lito" Pomoy, a Filipino singer.
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.
Marialita f Spanish (Philippines)
Combination of Maria and the Spanish diminutive suffix -lita.
Marialyn f Filipino
Combination of Maria and the popular suffix -lyn.
Marianing m & f Filipino, Tagalog
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 Delia 1.
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.
Mariolito m Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Combination of Mario and the Spanish diminutive suffix -lito.
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]
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]
Markod m Bontoc (Rare)
Meaning unknown.
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.
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]
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).
Meljean f American (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Meme f Filipino
Variant of Mimi.
Menchie f Filipino
Most commonly a diminutive of Carmencita. This is also a diminutive of Carmen, Carmelita, and other related names.
Menching f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Carmen.
Menvleuz f & m Filipino
Variant of Minviluz.
Meriam f Arabic, Filipino, Maguindanao, Malay
Arabic altenate transcription of Maryam as well as the Maguindanao and Malay form.
Merly f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of Merlinda, Merlina, and other names containing merl.
Mervel m & f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Meaning unknown, most likely a variant of Marvel.
Metring f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Demetria or Demetrio.
Midzfar m Filipino, Tausug, Sama-Bajau
Possibly a form of Muzaffar.
Migo m Filipino, Spanish
Diminutive of Miguel.
Migoy m Filipino
A derivation of the Spanish/Portuguese Miguel.... [more]
Mikee f & m Filipino
Unisex variant of Mikey.
Mikhata m & f Filipino (Modern)
Taken from the Japanese "味方" that means 'ally' or "三方" that means 'three sides'. While 'Mikhata' means 'Silent Voice' from the short story "Untold Feelings" where the character was described as a young boy with three different personalities.
Milagring f Filipino
Diminutive of Milagros.
Milagrito f & m Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), Filipino (Rare)
Diminutive of Milagro (compare Milagritos). As a given name, it is mostly used in Peru. Usage in the Philippines is mostly masculine.
Mimosa f English, Finnish, French, Spanish, Danish, Filipino, Italian
From Mimosa, a genus of plants that are sensitive to touch. The best known plant from that genus is the Mimosa pudica, better known in English as the touch-me-not. The plant genus derives its name from Spanish mimosa, which is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective mimoso meaning "cuddly".
Minda f Filipino
Short form of Luzviminda, Luzminda, and other related names.
Minette f English (Rare), French (Rare, Archaic), Danish (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Afrikaans, Filipino
Diminutive of Mina 1. This was also a nickname of Henriette, Duchess of Orléans (daughter of the 17th-century English king Charles I)... [more]
Minviluz f & m Filipino
From Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon, the names of the three main island groups of the Philippines.
Miraflor f Spanish (Philippines)
Possibly the Spanish form of Mirefleur.
Miranova f Filipino (Rare)
Perhaps inspired by the Russian surname Mironova, or possibly a combination of Mira 2 and Nova.
Mirasol f Spanish (Philippines)
Means "sunflower" in Spanish.
Misuari m Maguindanao
Meaning uncertain.
Miyong m Filipino
Diminutive of Romeo.
Mizpah f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Derived from Hebrew מִצְפָּה (miṣpāh, mitspah) "watchtower". As mentioned in the biblical story of Jacob and Laban, making a pile of stones marked an agreement between two people, with God as their watching witness.
Moamar m Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Muammar.
Mobarak m Arabic, Bengali, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Mubarak as well as the Bengali and Maranao form.
Mohaimen m Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao, Bengali
Maranao, Maguindanao and Bengali form of Muhaimin.
Mohmina f Maranao
Maranao form of Mumina.
Moises m Tagalog
Tagalog form of Moses via its Spanish form Moisés.
Mokamad m Maguindanao, Indonesian
Maguindanao and Indonesian form of Muhammad.
Monang f Filipino
Diminutive of Ramona.
Monera f Filipino, Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Munira.
Monico m Spanish (Philippines)
Unaccented form of Mónico.
Moning m Filipino
Diminutive of Ramon.
Monira f Arabic, Bengali, Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Alternate transcription of Arabic منيرة (see Munira), as well as the Bengali, Maguindanao and Maranao form.
Morissette f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morissette. Also, it is the stage name of Johanne Morissette Daug Amon, a Filipina singer, rapper, dancer, and musician and a former contestant on TV5's Star Factor and The Voice of the Philippines... [more]
Moy m Filipino
Diminutive of Guillermo, Felicisimo and similar names.
Muamar m Arabic, Indonesian, Filipino, Yakan, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Muammar as well as an Indonesian variant and the Yakan and Maranao form.
Muhaimin m Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Tausug
Means "protector, guardian, controller, dominant" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition المهيمن (al-Muhaimin) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Munding m Filipino
Diminutive of Edmundo.
Muslimen m Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Maguindanao and Maranao variant of Muslimin.
Muslimin m Indonesian, Filipino, Maguindanao, Malay
Derived from Arabic مُسْلِمُون (muslimūn) meaning "Muslims", the plural of مُسْلِم (muslim) meaning "Muslim".
Mussa f Filipino, Tausug
Variant of Mussah.
Mussah f Filipino, Tausug
From Tausug mussa' meaning "pearl".
Mutya ᜋᜓᜆ᜔ᜌ f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "amulet, charm, pearl" in Tagalog.
Mylyn f Filipino
Variant of Mylene 2.
Nadeane f Tagalog
Variant of Nadine influenced by Deanna.
Nadzwa f Filipino, Tausug
Tausug form of Najwa.
Nahalina f Tagalog, Filipino
This means "To be charmed, to be fascinated" in Tagalog. Related to Mahalina.
Naida f Filipino, Arabic
Short form of Zenaida.
Naima f Arabic (Maghrebi), Bengali, Uzbek, Maranao, Maguindanao, Popular Culture
Alternate transcription of Na'ima primarily used in Northern Africa as well as the Bengali, Uzbek, Maranao, and Maguindanao form of the name.... [more]
Naimah f Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Na'ima as well as the Indonesian, Malay and Maranao form.
Najmah f Arabic, Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Najma as well as the Indonesian and Maranao form.
Namnama f Filipino
Meaning "Hope" from Filipino dialect Ilocano.
Nanoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Mariano.
Narra f Filipino
From the name of the national tree of the Philippines, known for its strength and resilience.
Nasimah f Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Nasima as well as the Indonesian, Malay and Maranao form.
Nasrodin m Filipino, Maguindanao, Indonesian
Maguindanao and Indonesian form of Nasir al-Din.
Nasrudin m Indonesian, Filipino, Maguindanao
Indonesian and Maguindanao form of Nasir al-Din.
Nasudi m Ilocano, Filipino
From Ilocano nasudi meaning "illustrious, renowned, famous, celebrated".
Nativity f Various (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the English word nativity meaning "birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas", which ultimately derives from Late Latin nativitas "birth". It may be used as an English form of Natividad.
Naty f Spanish, Portuguese, Filipino
Variant of Nati. A known bearer is Natividad "Naty" Abascal (1943-), a Spanish socialite and former model.
Necita f Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine variant of Nicetas.
Necitas f Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine variant of Nicetas.
Nena f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Elena, Josefina and similar names.
Nene f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "little girl" in Tagalog.
Neneng f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tgalog nene meaning "younger sister, little girl".
Nening f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Nenita or Nena 4.
Nenita f Filipino
Either a diminutive of Nena or derived from Spanish nena used as a term of endearment for a girl.
Netoy m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Ernesto and Néstor.
Nhor f & m Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Nur.
Nhora f Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Nura.
Nhur f & m Filipino, Tausug
Tausug form of Nur.
Nihma f Filipino, Tausug
Possibly a form of Nima 1.
Nikka f Filipino
Used often for nicknames for Filipino girls
Nilma f Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino
Apparently a feminine form of Newman.
Nimuel m Filipino, Tagalog
Probably a variant of Nemuel.
Niña f Spanish (Philippines)
Means "little girl" in Spanish.
Ningning f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
Means "lustre, sparkle" in Tagalog.
Niño m Spanish (Philippines)
Means "Little Boy" or "Christ Child" in Spanish.
Ninoy m Filipino
Diminutive of Benigno.... [more]
Nirvan m Filipino, Persian
Ancient persian, comes from the name Nirvana, this presents the person who attains the state of absolute awareness and conciousness
Nonong m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Manuel.