THE NAME COLLECTION

Names with a Philippine story

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Bikol / Hiligaynon / Cebuano / Tagalog / Waray

Amihan
Cool north or northeast wind

Documented name
Spanish form, ultimately Greek

Andres
Related to Greek andreios: manly or courageous

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Bikol / Ilocano / Kapampangan / Cebuano / Tagalog / Waray

Bayani
Hero; a person admired for courage or achievement

Documented name
Spanish

Corazon
Heart

Documented name
Filipino dictionary word

Diwa
Essence; spirit; meaning

Documented name
Spanish form, ultimately Hebrew

Jose
Related to Joseph: adding or increasing

Documented name
Tagalog / Kapampangan

Ligaya
Joy

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Filipino dictionary word

Liwayway
Dawn; first daylight

Documented name
Tagalog

Lualhati
Glory; great honor

Documented name
Philippine coined name

Luzviminda
Blend of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

Documented name

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