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.
Salipada m MaguindanaoDerived from Sanskrit श्रीपाद
(śrī́pā́da) meaning "holy foot", from श्री
(śrī́) "sacred, holy" and पाद
(pā́da) "foot". A notable bearer was Salipada (or Saripada) Pendatun (1912-1985), a Filipino Muslim statesman and military officer.
Sampaguita f FilipinoFrom Tagalog
sampagita meaning "jasmine flower", which may have been derived from the Tagalog phrase
sumpa kita meaning "I promise you" or from Spanish
champaquita, a diminutive of
champaca meaning "champak flower".
Sarighani f Filipino, TagalogA contraction of the Tagalog phrase '
sariwang bighani' meaning "fresh charm" or "youthful charm".
Servillano m Spanish (Philippines)Variant of
Serviliano. This was borne by Servillano Aquino (1874-1959), a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution against Spain. He was the great-grandfather of Benigno Aquino III, the 15th president of the Philippines, and grandfather-in-law to his mother, Corazon Aquino, the 11th president and first female president of the Philippines.
Shalamar f & m English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)Alternate transcription of Arabic / Urdu شالامار باغ (see
Shalimar). Though the name began to be used (in very small numbers) in America in the 1950s and 1960s, it gained some recognition there in 1980 following the release of the song "Three for Love" by the R&B group of the same name.
Shamcey f FilipinoA Filipino name. A famous bearer of this name is Shamcey Supsup who is a Filipino actress, presenter, model, architect and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe-Philippines 2011 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.
Sonata f Lithuanian, English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)From a musical term for a musical composition for one or a few instruments (piano frequently being one of them) in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo, derived from the feminine past participle of Italian verb
sonare (modern
suonare) meaning "to play (an instrument); to sound."
Tadzmahal f Filipino, TausugFrom the name of the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum located in the Indian city of Agra. Its name comes from Persian تاج محل
(taj mahal) meaning "crown of the palace".
Talim f FilipinoMeans sharp or blade in tagalog. In Soulcalibur II, III, & IV there is a character named Talim.
Tarhata f FilipinoMeaning unknown. This has been the first name of several notable Filipino figures, such as Princess Tarhata Kiram and Princess Tarhata Alonto-Lucman
Teody m FilipinoDiminutive of
Teodoro,
Teodulo, and other beginning with
Teod-. A bearer of this name was Teody Belarmino, a Filipino actor.
Unday f FilipinoDiminutive of
Segunda. A bearer of this nickname was Segunda Katigbak, the first love of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal.
Urduja f FilipinoFrom Sanskrit उदय
(ud-ayá) meaning "rising, rise" or ऊर्जा
(ūrjā) meaning "vigour, strength, energy". This was the name of a legendary Philippine warrior princess from Pangasinan.
Vedasto m Italian (Archaic), Spanish (Archaic), FilipinoItalian and Spanish form of
Vedastus. The name is also in use in the Philippines, which is a remnant of the influence that Spain has had over the country, what with the country having been part of the Spanish Empire for several centuries.
Warlito m FilipinoPerhaps based on the English word
war, as this name was most popular during WWII.
Weng f FilipinoMainly a diminutive of
Rowena. This can also be used as a diminutive of
Manuela and other names containing a similar sound.
Yasher m Filipino, TausugPossibly a form of
Yasir or from Arabic يَعِشْ
(yaʿiš) meaning "live" or يُشِيرَ
(yušīra) meaning "indicate, mention, reference".
Ynamorata f Filipino, Popular CultureDerived from Italian
innamorata meaning "lover (woman in love)". This was used for a character in the 2000 Philippine soap opera
Pangako Sa'Yo: Ynamorata ('Yna') Macaspac.
Yolly f Haitian Creole, FilipinoA famous bearer of this name is Yolly Roberson (Haiti, 1955-) a Miami attorney and Democratic politician who serves as the representative for District 104 of the Florida House of Representatives.
Yumi f Filipino, TagalogFrom Tagalog
yumi meaning "modesty, gentleness of manner, soft, tender, delicate, humble, refined."