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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Filipino; and the ending sequence is a.
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Leoniza f Filipino
Variant of Leonisa.
Lerma f Filipino
Diminutive of Guillerma.
Likha f Filipino
"art" or "create"
Liliosa f History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine diminutive of Latin lilium "lily". This name belonged to an Iberian Christian woman martyred in Córdoba, Andalusia c.852 under Emir Abd ar-Rahman II, along with her husband Felix, his cousin Aurelius and Aurelius' wife Natalia.
Liwliwa f Ilocano
Means "inspiration, delight" or "consolation, comfort, solace" in Ilocano.
Lorencia f Medieval Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino (Rare)
Archaic Spanish feminine form of Lorencio (Also compare Laurenzia/Lorenza and Laurencia).
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.
Lucena f Spanish (Philippines)
Possibly transferred use of the surname Lucena.
Lumaya f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
From Tagalog lumaya meaning "be free, become independent".
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.
Luzminda f Filipino
Truncated form of Luzviminda.
Lyca f Filipino
Used by Philipines' "The Voice Kids" first winner, Lyca Gairanod
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]
Maaya f Tagalog, Filipino, Cebuano
Derived from the Tagalog and Cebuano word maaya meaning "cheerful".
Macacuna m Maranao
Means "robust" in Maranao.
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.
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.
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.
Makasta f Ibanag, Filipino
Means "beautiful" in Ibanag, spoken in the Philippines.
Malaya ᜋᜎᜌ f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "free, independent" in Tagalog.
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.
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.
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).
Merlina f Filipino
Combination of Merla and the suffix -ina.
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, 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.
Miranova f Filipino (Rare)
Perhaps inspired by the Russian surname Mironova, or possibly a combination of Mira 2 and Nova.
Mohmina f Maranao
Maranao form of Mumina.
Monera f Filipino, Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Munira.
Montessa f American (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an invented name blending Mon from Monica with Contessa, or possibly a feminine elaboration of Montez.
Mussa f Filipino, Tausug
Variant of Mussah.
Mutya f Tagalog
Means "pearl" or "amulet, charm" in Tagalog, of Sanskrit origin.
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.
Namnama f Filipino
Meaning "Hope" from Filipino dialect Ilocano.
Narra f Filipino
From the name of the national tree of the Philippines, known for its strength and resilience.
Necita f Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine variant of Nicetas.
Nena f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Elena, Josefina and similar names.
Nenita f Filipino
Either a diminutive of Nena or derived from Spanish nena used as a term of endearment for a girl.
Nhora f Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Nura.
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.
Niña f Spanish (Philippines)
Means "little girl" in Spanish.
Noraisa f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Maguindanao and Maranao form of Nuraisah.
Norania f Filipino, Maranao
Possibly a combination of Nur and Raniya.
Norhana f Maguindanao, Maranao, Malay
Combination of Nor 1 and Hana 1.
Norhaya f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
From Arabic نور (nur) meaning "light" combined with the name Haya.
Numeriana f Filipino
Feminine form of Numerianus.
Oca m Filipino
Common diminutive of Oscar.
Oda f Bontoc
Meaning unknown.
Ofrecina f Medieval Catalan, Filipino (Archaic)
Probably a Medieval Catalan form of Euphrosina.
Opelia f English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
English variant or Latin American Spanish form of Ophelia.
Owa m Filipino, Cebuano
Short form of Juan 1.
Pablita f Spanish (Philippines), Indigenous American, American (Hispanic), Mexican (?)
Feminine diminutive of Pablo, sometimes used as a diminutive of the related name Paula. Known bearers of this name were Pablita Velarde (1918-2006), a Pueblo (Native American) artist and painter from New Mexico, United States, and Pablita Abeyta (1953-2017), a Navajo (Native American) activist and sculptor who was also from New Mexico.
Pacencia f Filipino
Possibly a variant of Paciencia.... [more]
Pasya f Filipino
Diminutive of Bonifacia.
Patria f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Philippines)
Derived from Spanish patria, meaning "homeland".
Peñafrancia f Filipino
Taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia/Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia and La Virgen de la Peña de Francia, meaning "The Virgin of the Rock of France" and "Our Lady of the Rock of France" respectively, venerated in Naga City though originating from the image enshrined in Salamanca, Spain.
Phatima f Filipino
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Pina f Filipino
Short form of Agrifina and Josefina.
Pirena f Filipino
From the Phillipine fantasy television series "Encantadia".
Potenciana f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Archaic), Filipino
Spanish and Portuguese form of Potentiana. This was the name of a Spanish saint from the late 16th century.
Preciosa f Filipino, Portuguese (Rare), Spanish (Rare), Galician, Judeo-Catalan, Judeo-Anglo-Norman (?)
Means "precious" in Spanish, Portuguese and other languages of the Iberian peninsula, from Latin pretiōsa "precious, of great value".
Preciosisima f Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Derived from Spanish preciosísima meaning "most precious".
Procesa f Spanish (Philippines)
Spanish feminine form of Processus.
Pula f & m Filipino, Cebuano, Tagalog
Means "red" in Cebuano and Tagalog.
Purisima f Spanish (Philippines)
Derived from Spanish purísima meaning "most pure."
Rafaelita f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive form of Rafaela, commonly used in the Philippines. Rafaelita Danita Gomez Paner (1989-) is a Filipino pop-rock singer and actress.
Rasmia f Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao
From Arabic رَسْمِيَّة (rasmiyya) menaing "formal, ceremonial".
Rayna f Filipino, Cebuano
Derived from Cebuano rayna meaning "queen", which itself derives from the Spanish word (and name) Reina 1 meaning "queen".
Regta f Filipino
Means "warm and sincere" in Ilocano.
Reneilda f Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Reinhilde used in the Philippines.
Restituta f Late Roman, Italian, Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Archaic), Filipino, Galician (Rare)
Feminine form of Restitutus. This was the name of a 4th-century Christian martyr from Roman Africa.
Reyella f Filipino (Rare)
Combination of the given name Rey with the suffix -ella or a feminine form of Rey.
Reyla f Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
Combination of Rey and the suffix la.
Reyna f Filipino, Tagalog
Derives from Tagalog reyna meaning "queen", which itself derives from the Spanish word (and name) Reina 1 meaning queen.
Rhodora f Filipino
From the name of the flower.
Riza f Filipino
Possibly a short form of Clarissa or derived from the surname Rizal.
Rizalina f Filipino
Feminine form of Rizalino.
Rizza f Filipino
Variant of Riza.
Rocaya f Maranao
Maranao form of Ruqayya.
Rodelia f Filipino
Feminine form of Rodelio.
Rodora f Filipino
Variant of Rhodora.
Romela f Filipino
Variant of Rommela and Romella.
Romella f English, Filipino
Possibly a feminine form of Romel.
Rommela f Filipino
A feminine form of Rommel.
Rona f Filipino
Likely a feminization of Ronaldo.
Ronila f Filipino
Feminine form of Ronilo.
Rosalita f Popular Culture, Spanish (Philippines)
Possibly a diminutive of Rosalía or a combination of Rosa 1 and Lita... [more]
Ryzza f Russian (Latinized, Rare), Filipino
Diminutive of Clarissa
Saguira f Filipino, Maguindanao
Possibly a form of Shakira.
Sahaya f Filipino, Tausug
Means "ray of light, brightness" in Tausug.
Salipada m Maguindanao
Derived 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 Filipino
From 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".
Saniata f Ilocano
Means "jewel, precious stone, gem" in Ilocano.
Sapia f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao, Indonesian
Maguindanao, Maranao and Indonesian form of Safiyyah.
Saripa f Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao, Thai (Muslim)
Indonesian, Maranao, Maguindanao and Thai form of Sharifah.
Seberina f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Variant of Severina. This name was borne by Seberina Candelaria, a young woman who lived in colonial Philippines in the early 19th century who in 1808, at age 22 years, was arraigned before an ecclesiastical court for 'associating with the devil'.
Sebya f Filipino
Short form of Eusebia.
Sevilla f Spanish (Philippines, Rare), English (Rare), Indonesian (Rare)
Derived from the Spanish name for the city of Seville, in Spain (see Sevilla).
Shaira f Filipino
Meaning uncertain.
Sigla f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog sigla meaning "lively, vitality, energy".
Silya f Filipino
Short form of Cecilia.
Sinagtala ᜐᜒᜈᜄ᜔ᜆᜎ f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "starlight" from Tagalog sinag meaning "beam, ray" and tala "star".
Sinta f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog sinta meaning "dear, darling, love, beloved".
Sipaa f Bontoc
Meaning unknown.
Sita f Filipino
Short form of Teresita, Rosita, and other names ending in -sita.
Sitrina f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
From Tagalog sitrina meaning "citrine", a type of quartz crystal.
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."
Suraida f Filipino, Maguindanao, Tausug, Thai (Muslim)
Maguindanao, Tausug and Thai form of Zoraida.
Surayda f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Form of Zoraida used in Bangsamoro.
Tadhana f Filipino
Means "destiny, fate" in Tagalog.
Talna f Ilocano, Filipino
From Ilocano talna meaning "calmness, peace".
Tarhata f Filipino
Meaning unknown. This has been the first name of several notable Filipino figures, such as Princess Tarhata Kiram and Princess Tarhata Alonto-Lucman
Tita f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of any name ending in -ita.
Tiyaga f Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
Means "perseverance" in Tagalog and Cebuano.
Trecita f Spanish (Philippines)
Possibly truncated form of Teresita.
Trixia f Filipino, English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Trixie.
Uda f Bontoc (Rare)
Variant of Oda.
Una f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
From Tagalog and Cebuano una meaning "first, foremost, original"
Urduja f Philippine Mythology, Pangasinan
Possibly derived from Sanskrit उदय (udaya) meaning "rising, coming forth" or ऊर्जा (ūrjā) meaning "vigour, strength, power". This was the name of a legendary 14th-century warrior princess from the fabled kingdom of Tawalisi (commonly believed to be located in modern Pangasinan).
Uwa m Filipino, Cebuano
Variant of Owa.
Veneranda f Latvian, Italian, Spanish (Philippines), Galician, English (African), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Albanian (Rare)
Feminine form of Venerando. It belonged to a semi-legendary saint of the early Christian era, also known as Venera... [more]
Vhera f Filipino
A goddess of rice field.
Violita f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Viola, or an altered form of Violeta.
Vivencia f Spanish (Philippines)
Spanish feminine form of Viventius.
Vizminda f Filipino (Rare)
An invented name, from the Visayan islands (Viz) and the island of Mindanao in the Philippines (Minda). Related to Luzviminda and Minviluz.
Warlita f Filipino
Feminine form of Warlito.
Warna f Filipino
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Wela f Cebuano
Diminutive form of Manuela or Roela.
Wenna f Tagalog
Short form of Rowenna.
Xyla f English (American, Modern), Filipino
Possibly an invented name, perhaps based on Greek ξύλον (xylon) meaning "wood", a word used in the New Testament to mean "the Cross".... [more]
Yllana f Filipino
Name of a Filipina pageant queen.
Ysa f Spanish, Filipino
Diminutive of Ysabel, Ysabelle, and Ysabella.
Zacaria m Filipino, Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Zakariyya.
Zea f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Unknown meaning, possibly a variant of Thea or Zia.
Zheena f Filipino
Meaning uncertain.
Zulaika f Malay, Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao
Form of Zulaykha used in several languages.