Tala
Bright star
This inspiration uses the dictionary sense talà, a bright star. The same unaccented spelling also covers talâ, a note or record, so the intended word sense matters.
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Tagalog names and word inspiration
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Tagalog words and names
- Tala·Bright star
- Liwayway♀Dawn; first daylight
- Mayumi♀Modest or restrained in Tagalog; Japanese meanings depend on kanji
- Dalisay♀Pure; unmixed
- Ligaya♀Joy
- Bituin·Star
- Amihan♀Cool north or northeast wind
- Haraya·Imagination
- Alon·Sea wave
- Bayani♂Hero; a person admired for courage or achievement
- Bughaw·Blue
- Dangal·Honour; dignity; good reputation
- Diwa♂Essence; spirit; meaning
- Giliw·Beloved; cherished person
- Hiyas·Jewel; something highly valued
- Kisig·Attractive bearing; handsomeness
- Lakas·Strength; intensity
- Liwanag·Light; clarity
- Liyab·Flare; sudden strong flame
- Lualhati♀Glory; great honor
- Luningning♀Sparkling light
- Makisig♂Dashing; having an attractive bearing
- Malaya·Free; not under another’s control
- Marikit·Beautiful; especially attractive
- Mutya♀Pearl; something especially prized
- Ningning·Brilliance; intense shine
- Sinag·Ray of light
- Sinta·Beloved
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0recorded compound forms
Liwayway
Dawn; first daylight
Liwayway refers to dawn, specifically the first daylight in the morning. Linguist R. David Zorc records it among personal names drawn from natural phenomena.
Read the meaning and history →Mayumi
Modest or restrained in Tagalog; Japanese meanings depend on kanji
Mayumi has independently documented Tagalog and Japanese histories. The KWF dictionary records mayumì as an adjective, from yumì, describing modest or restrained dress, speech and conduct, and cross-refers to mahinhin.
Read the meaning and history →Dalisay
Pure; unmixed
Dalisay has an adjective sense describing something unmixed. The dictionary also records noun senses connected with refined gold, but this page uses the adjective.
Read the meaning and history →Where these forms come from
- 13 Dictionary evidence
- 5 Wikidata
- 3 Philippine source records
A name can have more than one evidence layer, so these counts overlap. An exact spelling record supports its use in that source; the meaning and pronunciation need their own evidence. How we research names →