Filipino
names are used on the island nation of the Philippines.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Lyca f FilipinoUsed by Philipines' "The Voice Kids" first winner, Lyca Gairanod
Ma f FilipinoShort 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... [
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Mabini m Filipino, TagalogTransferred use of the surname, which means "modest" in Bikol and Tagalog, from the roots "ma-" indicating a quality and "bini" meaning modesty.
Mahalina f FilipinoMeans "to be fascinated, to be charmed, to be attracted" in Tagalog.
Maharlika ᜋᜑᜎᜒᜃ f & m FilipinoMeans "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, FilipinoDerived from the Tagalog and Cebuano word
mahinhin meaning "ladylike, modest, demure, gentle, soft, chaste, refined".
Makiling ᜋᜃᜒᜎᜒᜅ᜔ f & m Philippine Mythology, TagalogMeans "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.
Maline f French (Modern, Rare), French (Swiss, Rare), Norwegian (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare), English (Modern, Rare), Filipino (Rare)French form of
Malin.
Manilyn f FilipinoCombination of
Manila and the popular suffix
-lyn. This name was popularized by Manilyn Reynes, a Filipina actress.
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
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Matet f FilipinoFilipino name which is often a nickname derived from the name of
Maria Theresa but can be a christened name in its own right.... [
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Mayat f FilipinoUsed as a term of indearment in the filipino language. Means "beautiful"
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.
Mimosa f English, Finnish, French, Spanish, Danish, Filipino, ItalianFrom
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".
Minviluz f & m FilipinoFrom
Mindanao,
Visayas, and
Luzon, the names of the three main island groups of the Philippines.
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.
Narra f FilipinoFrom the name of the national tree of the Philippines, known for its strength and resilience.
Nenita f FilipinoEither a diminutive of
Nena or derived from Spanish
nena used as a term of endearment for a girl.
Nirvan m Filipino, PersianAncient persian, comes from the name Nirvana, this presents the person who attains the state of absolute awareness and conciousness