THE NAME COLLECTION
Words worth naming a world after
Words from Philippine language dictionaries, offered as inspiration. Word evidence is not a claim of traditional name usage, gender, or popularity.
48 names & words to explore
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- Cebuano (Wolff 1972)
Adlaw
Sun; day
Word-name inspiration - Filipino dictionary word
Alon
Sea wave
Word-name inspiration - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Aklanon / Bikol / Hiligaynon / Cebuano / Tagalog
Mutya
Pearl; something especially prized
Word-name inspiration - 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 - 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 - Filipino; Kapampangan and historical Tagalog labels
Tala
Bright star
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