THE MEANING & THE CONTEXT
The story behind Ligaya
Ligaya is a word for joy, recorded with Tagalog and Kapampangan labels. Its use as a personal name is documented by the NCCA in the name of dance researcher Ligaya Amilbangsa. That evidence establishes a bearer, not a national frequency or an exclusive gender rule.
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- Diksiyonaryo.ph — Ligaya (opens in a new tab)
Dictionary word sense and any language labels; does not establish given-name usage or frequency.
- NCCA culture-based governance programme: Ligaya Amilbangsa (opens in a new tab)
Institutional programme identifies Ms. Ligaya Amilbangsa and her pangalay session