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- Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Adlaw
Sun; day
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Alon
Sea wave
Word-name inspiration - Greek
Althea
Possibly connected with healing
Girl - Bikol / Hiligaynon / Cebuano / Tagalog / Waray
Amihan
Cool north or northeast wind
Documented name - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Amuma
To care for and guide
Word-name inspiration - Spanish form, ultimately Greek
Andres
Related to Greek andreios: manly or courageous
Documented name - Greek, through Latin
Angel
Messenger; associated with an angel
Girl - Arabic
Ayesha
Living, alive
Girl - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Balangaw
Rainbow
Word-name inspiration - Bikol / Ilocano / Kapampangan / Cebuano / Tagalog / Waray
Bayani
Hero; a person admired for courage or achievement
Documented name - Filipino dictionary word
Bituin
Star
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Bituun
Star
Word-name inspiration - Filipino; Hiligaynon and historical Tagalog labels
Bughaw
Blue
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Bulak
Flower; blossom
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Bulan
Moon; month
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Buntag
Morning
Word-name inspiration - Greek
Chloe
Green shoot, new plant growth
Girl - Spanish
Corazon
Heart
Documented name - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Dagat
Sea; seawater
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Dalisay
Pure; unmixed
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Damgu
Dream
Word-name inspiration - Bikol / Kapampangan / Tagalog
Dangal
Honour; dignity; good reputation
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Diwa
Essence; spirit; meaning
Documented name - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Duyug
Musical accompaniment; to accompany
Word-name inspiration - Hebrew
Ethan
Firm, enduring
Boy - Hebrew
Ezekiel
God will strengthen
Boy - Hebrew
Gabriel
Man of God; also interpreted through strength and God
Boy - Filipino dictionary word
Giliw
Beloved; cherished person
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Gugma
Love
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Handum
To remember fondly; to yearn
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano / Tagalog
Haraya
Imagination
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano
Hiraya
Imagination; a variant of haraya
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Hiyas
Jewel; something highly valued
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Huni
Song; musical sound
Word-name inspiration - Hebrew
Jacob
Traditionally linked to the heel or supplanting; origin debated
Boy - English word, ultimately Persian
Jasmine
Jasmine flower
Girl - Modern English
Jayden
Modern form of Jaden; no single established lexical meaning
Boy - Spanish form, ultimately Hebrew
Jose
Related to Joseph: adding or increasing
Documented name - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Kahayag
Light; brightness
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Kalinaw
Peace; calm
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Kasingkasing
Heart
Word-name inspiration - Kapampangan / Tagalog; Chinese label also listed
Kisig
Attractive bearing; handsomeness
Word-name inspiration - Kapampangan / Tagalog
Lakas
Strength; intensity
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Langit
Sky; heaven
Word-name inspiration - Irish, from Germanic
Liam
Irish short form of William, whose elements mean will and protection
Boy - Tagalog / Kapampangan
Ligaya
Joy
Documented name - Bikol / Tagalog
Liwanag
Light; clarity
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Liwayway
Dawn; first daylight
Documented name - Filipino dictionary word
Liyab
Flare; sudden strong flame
Word-name inspiration - Tagalog
Lualhati
Glory; great honor
Documented name - Filipino dictionary word
Luningning
Sparkling light
Word-name inspiration - Philippine coined name
Luzviminda
Blend of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
Documented name - Filipino dictionary word
Makisig
Dashing; having an attractive bearing
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Malaya
Free; not under another’s control
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Marikit
Beautiful; especially attractive
Word-name inspiration - Hebrew, through Greek
Matthew
Gift of Yahweh
Boy - Aklanon / Bikol / Hiligaynon / Cebuano / Tagalog
Mutya
Pearl; something especially prized
Word-name inspiration - French, from Latin
Nathalie
Related to birth or a birthday; traditionally associated with Christmas
Girl - Hebrew
Nathan
He gave
Boy - Hebrew
Nathaniel
God has given
Boy - Kapampangan / Tagalog
Ningning
Brilliance; intense shine
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Paglaum
Hope
Word-name inspiration - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Pahiyum
Smile
Word-name inspiration - English
Princess
Princess, a royal title used as a name
Girl - American English
Samantha
Uncertain; possibly formed from Samuel with an -antha ending
Girl - Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Sidlak
Sparkling; a ray or beam
Word-name inspiration - Bikol / Ilocano / Kapampangan / Pangasinan / historical Tagalog
Sinag
Ray of light
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Sinta
Beloved
Word-name inspiration - Greek
Sofia
Wisdom
Girl - Filipino; Kapampangan and historical Tagalog labels
Tala
Bright star
Word-name inspiration - Multiple possible origins
Zia
Can represent Arabic light or radiance; intended origin is not established by spelling
Girl - Hebrew place name
Zion
From the biblical place name Zion in Jerusalem
Boy
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