Suggested Names (PART 1)

64 Popular Filipino Names With Meaning

64 Popular Filipino Baby Names For Girls And Boys With Meanings

Written by BHAVANA NAVULURI (Journalist, parenting expert, mother)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

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［Filipino is a complex blend of many languages and cultures. The archipelago is home to over 150 languages, each with a distinct sound and cadence. And, the melodic harmony of these languages is visible in texts, ballads, and indeed, baby names as well. So, if you’re thinking of giving your baby-to-be an exotic name, consider picking one from our comprehensive collection of Filipino baby names.］

Filipino Girl Names :

1. Dalisay:

The moniker Dalisay has a happy and whimsical feel to it, probably because of its association with the English name Daisy. This common Filipino surname, which is now the first name, means ‘pure’, ‘clear’ or ‘perfect’, the right name for your cute little one.

2. Analyn:

The moniker Analyn is a combination of English names ‘Anna’ and ‘Lyn’. Analyn is one of the most famous names in the Philippines. You can use any of its original names as the pet name for your child.

3. Darna:

Darna is a fictional superheroine created by Filipinokomiks legend, Mars Ravelo. She is a warrior from the outer space who manifests herself through a human named Narda. Darna was previously known as Varga and even appeared in the Bulaklak Magazine. But after the differences with the editors, her name was changed to Darna.

4. Rosamie:

This Filipino girl name is believed to be the diminutive of Rosamund, but some people opine that it’s a combination of Rose and the French term ‘amie’ that means ‘friend.’

5. Jasmine:

What better way to pay homage to your roots that by naming your daughter after the national flower of Philippines. This delicate flower name burst into popular after the release of Disney’s movie, “Aladdin”, featuring the gorgeous Princess Jasmine. This name was in the top 50 baby name list until 2010, after which it started to wilt. It now falls in the Top 100 baby name list.

6. Blessica:

This one is the coolest combination name we have seen in a long time. The Filipino girl name Blessica is perhaps a mix of English words bless and the suffix is taken from the name Jessica. The meaning of this moniker to ‘to confer blessing upon’.

7. Mahalia:

Mahalia is the Filipino version of Hebrew Mahala, a Biblical name. As a holy name, Mahalia is quite underrated in the regions beside the Philippines, probably because of its association with Mahalia Jackson, the queen of gospel singers. The meaning of Mahalia is ‘tenderness’.

8. Philippine:

Who said you couldn’t use the name of the country for your child’s name? Philippine is also the used a female baby name in the States, not as a name of a country, but as an ethnic identification. Shorten it to Philippa, if you don’t want your child to keep correcting her name eternally. Pippa would make the best short form of Philippine. The meaning of Philippine is ‘lover of horses’.