This document provides a tesauro, or dictionary, of recommended Filipino names for boys. It includes names from various Filipino ethnic groups and languages, as well as some Arabic, Spanish and other influences. The names are accompanied by brief descriptions of their meanings and cultural origins. Some examples included are Agapito ("devoted"), Amante ("lover"), Gian ("brave"), and Lakan ("prince" or "nobleman"). Overall, the document serves as a reference for traditional Filipino names and their significance.
This document provides a tesauro, or dictionary, of recommended Filipino names for boys. It includes names from various Filipino ethnic groups and languages, as well as some Arabic, Spanish and other influences. The names are accompanied by brief descriptions of their meanings and cultural origins. Some examples included are Agapito ("devoted"), Amante ("lover"), Gian ("brave"), and Lakan ("prince" or "nobleman"). Overall, the document serves as a reference for traditional Filipino names and their significance.
This document provides a tesauro, or dictionary, of recommended Filipino names for boys. It includes names from various Filipino ethnic groups and languages, as well as some Arabic, Spanish and other influences. The names are accompanied by brief descriptions of their meanings and cultural origins. Some examples included are Agapito ("devoted"), Amante ("lover"), Gian ("brave"), and Lakan ("prince" or "nobleman"). Overall, the document serves as a reference for traditional Filipino names and their significance.
briskness, spriteliness; gallantry; gracefulness (appropriate only to men)
LASIG Tau. Activity, liveliness, vigor, energy
LAKANDIWA Tg. Great soul, great mind
LAKANDULA Tg. Great entertainer or noble
dramatist
LAKAS Kpm. Tg. Strength, vigor
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LAYA Kpm. Tg. Freedom, emancipation
LIKAS Seb. Genuine
Tg. Inborn, natural, innate
MADIWA Tg. Full of substance, spirit, verve,
vitality
MAGDANGAL Tg. To render honor
MAGDIWANG Tg. To celebrate
MAGILAS Kpm. Tg. Heroic, great
MAGITING Kpm. Tg. Triumph, to be victorious
MAGTANGGOL Tg. To defend (self)
MAHAR Akl. Dear
MAIROG Tg. Loving, adoring, affectionate
MAISIG Tg. Strong-willed
MAKISIG Tg. Genteel, gallant, elegant,
tastefully ornate in dress, furnishings, etc.; marked by grace and refinement, as in style, manners or taste; refined; marked by ingenuity and simplicity, lively, spirited.
MALAYA Kpm. Tg. Free, emancipated
MARANGAL Tg. Honorable, reputable, honest.
MASIDHA Tg. Intense, potent, strong, effective.
NASUDI llk. Illustrious, renowned, famous,
celebrated
PALAR Png. Lucky, fortunate
PANTAS Bkl. Kpm. Mg.
Tg. Savant
RAEM llk. Dignity
RAGSA Isg. Joy, mirth, pleasure, gaiety
RAMIL Mar. Reason, argument
RAYA Isg. To grow
RAYAW Han. Esteem, value, praise
RAYO llk. Admiration; to be attracted
to, to be pleased with, be fond of RIGON Bkl. Strength
SADEL Btk. Strong
SARIG Bkl. Strength, invincibility, durability
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SIBOL Tg. Growth, as of plants, human
body, etc.
SIDHA Tg. Activeness, diligence; industry
Tg. Esteem, respect as part of character; perfection
SIGLA Tg. Liveliness, animation
SIKAT Tg. Rise or appearance, as of sun,
moon, stars, etc. Png. Tg. Brilliance, splendor, glitter
SINAG Bkl. llk. Kpm. Png.
Tg. Ray of light. Png. Sunbeam, moonbeam, glow Tau. Brightness, glory, radiance
SUDI llk. Purity
Isg. Brilliance
TAGUMPAY Hlg. Seb. Sl. Tg. Victory, success
TAL Kpm. Native, indigenous
Seb. Full-fledged, genuine
TANI llk. Pledge
ULIRAN Tg. Model, pattern, standard
WARI Tg. Deliberation, reflection,
meditation Bagobo Man’s name; one of the children of the first parents in Bagobo mythology.
WILI Kpm. Hlg. Sl. Interest, appreciation
Tg. Enjoyment, fondness NAMES RECOMMENDED FOR GIRLS
ALAYA Kpm. Dawn of day
ALIMA Seb. To take care of, to cultivate
ALIMYON SL. Fragrance, aroma, scent, odor,
perfume
ALINAAY llk. Smoothness, calmness,
placidness
AMI Mgd. Perceived by feeling or
touching
AMIS Mar. Sweetness
AMMI lbg. Sweetness
ANI Akl. Btk. Hlg.
lbg. Png. Sbl. Sul. Tau. Tg. Harvest Bkl. Seb. SL. To harvest
ANNI lbg. Spring
AYA Han. Affection
Tau. Term of endearment for a little girl Tg. Delightfulness, pleasantness