My Suggested Names (PART 1)

64 Popular Filipino Names With Meaning

9. Tala:

In the Tagalog mythology, Tala is the goddess of stars. It’s said that Tala is the eldest daughter of the moon and assists her mother in protecting the stars from trailing the sun. The meaning of Tala is ‘bright star’ in the Tagalog languages. And the best part is that you wouldn’t even need a nickname of this cute moniker.

10. Jaslene:

Jaslene is one of the least common Filipino baby names for girls. It’s the combination of the elements Jas, from Jazlyn and lene, from Jolene. This name got attention by Puerto Rican-born model Jaslene Gonzales, the eighth winner of the reality show “America’s Next Top Model”.

11. Sampaguita:

Sampaguita is derived directly from the word ‘sampaguita’, which is the Filipino name for jasminum sambac, a kind of Jasmine. Jasmine is also the national flower of Philippines.

12. Benilda:

The Spanish name Benilda is very famous in the Philippines as a baby girl name. Benilda is the Spanish for German name Bernhilde, which came into use after Saint Benilde de Cordoba rose to prominence. The folk etymology also connects this name to the Latin moniker Benedictus, giving it the meaning ‘blessed’.

13. Diwata:

Meaning ‘goddess,’ Diwata is firmly rooted in the Philippine mythology. Diwata is a figure similar to nymphs and fairies. She is said to be the guardian spirit of nature.

14. Reyna:

The Filipino name Reyna is a variation of the Spanish name Reina and means ‘queen.’ This moniker has been in the top 1000 baby names for the past 25 years.

15. Floribeth:

Floribeth is the combination of Flora and other names ending with Beth, for example, Elizabeth. The name gained widespread popularity via Floribeth Mora Diaz from the Costa Rica, who was acknowledged as a wonder by the Roman Catholic Church in the canonization process of Johannes Paul, the second.

16. Perlah:

Perlah, the Spanish form of Pearl is quite familiar in the Philippines. It’s the name of the birthstone of June; that’s said to bring wealth and wisdom. Perlah is also the nickname of the city, Ponce in Puerto Rico. The moniker Perlah debuted in 1979 but saws it heydays in the 2000s. Perla Haney-Janine, the “Kill Bill” fame, is its most famous namesake.

17. Malaya:

Malaya is a geographical name of the southern part of the Malaya Peninsula. This name is also said to be a twist on the familiar name Makayla. Malaya entered the mainstream in the year 2006 and soon went on to become hugely popular, primarily because of its trendy ‘ya’ ending. The name means ‘free’.

18. Chesa:

Chesa is a beautiful Filipino name with a beautiful meaning. Meaning ‘celestial,’ Chesa would be a great pick for parents who do not want a too common name for their children. Yes, Chesa is famous in the Philippines but has not yet started to register with the on-Filipino parents. And we hope that your child will shine like a celestial object in her life with this moniker.