# Filipino Baby Names

Updated October 9, 2026

Filipino names come from Tagalog words for nature and virtue: star, light, freedom.

### [Dakila](/baby-name-dakila-meaning/)

boy · great, noble · dah-KEE-lah

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### [Luningning](/baby-name-luningning-meaning/)

girl · brilliance · loo-neeng-NEENG

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### [Sinag](/baby-name-sinag-meaning/)

girl · ray of light · see-NAHG

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### [Tadhana](/baby-name-tadhana-meaning/)

girl · destiny · tad-HAH-nah

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### [Kislap](/baby-name-kislap-meaning/)

girl · spark · kees-LAHP

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### [Ganda](/baby-name-ganda-meaning/)

girl · beauty · gahn-DAH

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### [Lakas](/baby-name-lakas-meaning/)

boy · strength · lah-KAHS

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### [Laya](/baby-name-laya-meaning/)

girl · freedom · LAH-yah

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### [Bughaw](/baby-name-bughaw-meaning/)

boy · blue · boo-GHAW

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### [Sikat](/baby-name-sikat-meaning/)

boy · famous · see-KAHT

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### [Amihan](/baby-name-amihan-meaning/)

girl · northeast wind · ah-MEE-hahn

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### [Tala](/baby-name-tala-meaning/)

girl · star · TAH-lah

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## Frequently asked questions

### What do Filipino names mean?

Modern Filipino names often come from Tagalog words for nature and virtue: star, light, freedom, dawn. Older names reflect Spanish colonial influence.

### Are Filipino names gendered?

Many modern Tagalog-based names work for any gender. Each entry above notes the traditional gender.

### How do you pronounce Filipino names?

Tagalog pronunciation is phonetic: vowels sound as in Spanish. Press play on any name above to hear it.