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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Filipino.
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Maridel f Filipino
Short form of Maria and Delia 1, Adelina, Adelaida and other names containing -del-.
Marife f Filipino
Variant of Marifé.
Marifé f Spanish, Filipino
Contraction of María and Fe (or other names that begin with Fe, such as Felisa).
Marifel f Filipino
Combination of Maria and Felisa or Felicidad.
Mariflor f Filipino
Combination of Maria and Flora, Flordeliza, and other names beginning with Flor-.
Marigail f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of Mary and Gail; perhaps a blend of Marigold and Abigail.
Marihel f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Likely a combination of Maria and Helen. It could also be a variant of Mariel.
Marijo f Filipino
Combination of María and Josefa or Josefina.
Marijoy f Filipino
Variant of Maryjoy.
Marilen f Filipino
Short form of Maria Elena. This could also be used as a short form of Maria Magdalena.
Marilene f Portuguese (Brazilian), Haitian Creole, Filipino
Likely a variant of Marilyn or possibly a combination of Maria and a name ending in -lene such as Arlene... [more]
Marinel f Filipino
Combination of Mary or Maria with Nellie, Nely, and other names containing nel.
Maring f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Maria.
Mariqueen f Filipino, English (American)
Possibly a combination of the name Mary and queen, most likely a reference to the Virgin Mary, who in Roman Catholicism is given the title "Mary, Queen of Heaven" for being the 'Queen Mother' of Jesus.... [more]
Mariquit f Tagalog (Hispanicized)
Hispanicized form of Marikit.
Marivic f Filipino
Combination of María and Victoria.
Marjie f English (American), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Margie and a diminutive of Marjorie.
Marle f & m Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino (Rare), Spanish (Latin American), South African (Rare)
Meaning unknown. This name is considered feminine, particularly in the United States, though some masculine usage is present in other communities.
Marlita f Filipino (Rare), Brazilian (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Marla using the Spanish feminine diminutive suffix -ita.
Maruja f Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), Filipino, Catalan (Rare)
Diminutive of María. The name coincides with the colloquial and derogatory word that is used in Spain to refer to a gossipy housewife, hence mainly why the name has been increasingly concentrated in Latin America since the middle of the 20th century.
Marvie f & m Filipino, English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Marvina or Marvin. It could also be used as a feminine form of Marvin.
Marygen f Filipino
A variant of Maryjane, likely as a result of misspelling
Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.
Maryjoy f Filipino
Combination of Mary and Joy.
Matahom f Cebuano
Means "beautiful, good-looking" in Cebuano.
Matahum f Cebuano
Means "lovely, pretty" in Cebuano.
Matet f Filipino
Filipino name which is often a nickname derived from the name of Maria Theresa but can be a christened name in its own right.... [more]
May f Filipino
Diminutive of Guillerma, Felicisima and similar names.
Mayat f Filipino
Used as a term of indearment in the filipino language. Means "beautiful"
Mayden f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Combination of May or Mason and the -den suffix found in names such as Hayden... [more]
Maylin f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), Filipino (Rare)
Perhaps an elaboration of the initial sound in names such as Mayra and Mayte modelled on Aylín... [more]
Maymay f Filipino, Tagalog, Cebuano
Diminutive of Mary and May.
Meann f Filipino
Short form of Mary Ann.
Mediadora f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English Mediatrix, French Médiatrice and Spanish/Portuguese Mediatriz alongside Portuguese Medianeira).
Mediatrix f English (African), Filipino
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare Spanish/Portuguese and French equivalents Mediatriz and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Mediatriz f Filipino (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English and French equivalents Mediatrix and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Meljean f American (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Meme f Filipino
Variant of Mimi.
Memeng f Filipino
Diminutive of Carmen, Dominga, Nemesia, and other names containing -me- or -mi-.
Menchie f Filipino
Most commonly a diminutive of Carmencita. This is also a diminutive of Carmen, Carmelita, and other related names.
Menching f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Carmen.
Menvleuz f & m Filipino
Variant of Minviluz.
Meriam f Arabic, Filipino, Maguindanao, Malay
Arabic altenate transcription of Maryam as well as the Maguindanao and Malay form.
Merlina f Filipino
Combination of Merla and the suffix -ina.
Merly f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of Merlita, Merlina, Merla, and other names containing merl.
Mervel m & f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Meaning unknown, most likely a variant of Marvel and Merveille.
Metring f & m Filipino
Diminutive of Demetria or Demetrio.
Mikee f & m Filipino
Unisex variant of Mikey.
Mikhata m & f Filipino (Modern)
Taken from the Japanese "味方" that means 'ally' or "三方" that means 'three sides'. While 'Mikhata' means 'Silent Voice' from the short story "Untold Feelings" where the character was described as a young boy with three different personalities.
Milagring f Filipino
Diminutive of Milagros.
Milagrito f & m Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), Filipino (Rare)
Diminutive of Milagro (compare Milagritos). As a given name, it is mostly used in Peru. Usage in the Philippines is mostly masculine.
Mimosa f English, Finnish, French, Spanish, Danish, Filipino, Italian
From Mimosa, a genus of plants that are sensitive to touch. The best known plant from that genus is the Mimosa pudica, better known in English as the touch-me-not. The plant genus derives its name from Spanish mimosa, which is the feminine form of the Spanish adjective mimoso meaning "cuddly".
Minda f Filipino
Short form of Luzviminda, Luzminda, and other related names.
Minviluz f & m Filipino
From Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon, the names of the three main island groups of the Philippines.
Miraflor f Spanish (Philippines)
Possibly the Spanish form of Mirefleur.
Miranova f Filipino (Rare)
Perhaps inspired by the Russian surname Mironova, or possibly a combination of Mira 2 and Nova.
Mirasol f Spanish (Philippines)
Means "sunflower" in Spanish.
Mizpah f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Derived from Hebrew מִצְפָּה (miṣpāh, mitspah) "watchtower". As mentioned in the biblical story of Jacob and Laban, making a pile of stones marked an agreement between two people, with God as their watching witness.
Mohmina f Maranao
Maranao form of Mumina.
Monang f Filipino
Diminutive of Ramona.
Monera f Filipino, Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Munira.
Montessa f American (Modern, Rare), Filipino
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an invented name blending Mon from Monica with Contessa, or possibly a feminine elaboration of Montez.
Morissette f English (American, Modern, Rare), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morissette. Also, it is the stage name of Johanne Morissette Daug Amon, a Filipina singer, rapper, dancer, and musician and a former contestant on TV5's Star Factor and The Voice of the Philippines... [more]
Mussa f Filipino, Tausug
Variant of Mussah.
Mussah f Filipino, Tausug
From Tausug mussa' meaning "pearl".
Mutya f Tagalog
Means "pearl" or "amulet, charm" in Tagalog, of Sanskrit origin.
Mylyn f Filipino
Variant of Mylene.
Nadeane f Tagalog
Variant of Nadine influenced by Deanna.
Nadzwa f Filipino, Tausug
Tausug form of Najwa.
Nahalina f Tagalog, Filipino
This means "To be charmed, to be fascinated" in Tagalog. Related to Mahalina.
Naida f Filipino, Arabic
Short form of Zenaida.
Najmah f Arabic, Indonesian, Filipino, Maranao
Arabic alternate transcription of Najma as well as the Indonesian and Maranao form.
Namnama f Filipino
Meaning "Hope" from Filipino dialect Ilocano.
Narra f Filipino
From the name of the national tree of the Philippines, known for its strength and resilience.
Nativity f Various (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the English word nativity meaning "birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas", which ultimately derives from Late Latin nativitas "birth". It may be used as an English form of Natividad.
Naty f Spanish, Portuguese, Filipino
Variant of Nati. A known bearer is Natividad "Naty" Abascal (1943-), a Spanish socialite and former model.
Nazareth f & m English (Puritan), English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian), Indian (Christian), Filipino (Rare), Spanish, Armenian (Rare)
From the biblical place name, now an Arabic city in northern Israel. In the New Testament it is referred to as the home town of Jesus Christ, and is used as one of his titles: Jesus of Nazareth. The meaning is uncertain; it may be from Hebrew נֵצֶר (netzer) meaning "branch, shoot" or נָצַר (natzar) meaning "watch, guard"... [more]
Necita f Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine variant of Nicetas.
Necitas f Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine variant of Nicetas.
Nena f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive of Elena, Josefina and similar names.
Nene f Filipino, Tagalog
Means "little girl" in Tagalog.
Nening f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Nenita or Nena 4.
Nenita f Filipino
Either a diminutive of Nena or derived from Spanish nena used as a term of endearment for a girl.
Nhor f & m Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Nur.
Nhora f Maguindanao
Maguindanao form of Nura.
Nhur f & m Filipino, Tausug
Tausug form of Nur.
Nihma f Filipino, Tausug
Possibly a form of Nima 1.
Nikka f Filipino
Used often for nicknames for Filipino girls
Nilma f Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino
Apparently a feminine form of Newman.
Niña f Spanish (Philippines)
Means "little girl" in Spanish.
Ningning f Filipino (Rare), Tagalog (Rare)
Means "lustre, sparkle" in Tagalog.
Noraisa f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
Maguindanao and Maranao form of Nuraisah.
Noraisah f Malay, Filipino, Maranao
Malay and Maranao form of Nuraisah.
Norania f Filipino, Maranao
Possibly a combination of Nur and Raniya.
Norhana f Maguindanao, Maranao, Malay
Combination of Nor 1 and Hana 1.
Norhaya f Filipino, Maguindanao, Maranao
From Arabic نور (nur) meaning "light" combined with the name Haya.
Norielle f Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Meaning unknown, perhaps an invented name.
Norlailah f Malay, Maranao
Malay and Maranao variant of Nurlaila.
Normalyn f Filipino
Combination of Norma and the popular suffix -lyn.
Norming f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Norma.
Norolain f Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Nurulain.
Numeriana f Filipino
Feminine form of Numerianus.
Nurlyn f Tausug (Modern)
Combination of Nur and the popular suffix -lyn.
Oda f Bontoc
Meaning unknown.
Ofrecina f Medieval Catalan, Filipino (Archaic)
Probably a Medieval Catalan form of Euphrosina.
Omairah f Filipino, Maranao
Maranao form of Umaira.
Opelia f English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
English variant or Latin American Spanish form of Ophelia.
Oriang f Filipino
Diminutive of Gregoria.
Osang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Milagrosa.
Pabericio m & f Filipino
Fabricius It is believed that the name arrived to the Philippine Islands through Malaysians of the same name.
Pablita f Spanish (Philippines), Indigenous American, American (Hispanic), Mexican (?)
Feminine diminutive of Pablo, sometimes used as a diminutive of the related name Paula. Known bearers of this name were Pablita Velarde (1918-2006), a Pueblo (Native American) artist and painter from New Mexico, United States, and Pablita Abeyta (1953-2017), a Navajo (Native American) activist and sculptor who was also from New Mexico.
Pacencia f Filipino
Possibly a variant of Paciencia.... [more]
Pacificación f & m Spanish, Filipino
Means "pacification, creating peace" in Spanish.
Pacing f Filipino
Mostly a diminutive of Pacita. This could also be used as a diminutive of Pacencia, Paciana, and other names containing pac.
Pacu f Filipino, Pampangan
Diminutive of Pascuala.
Pageral m & f Filipino
The name Pageral comes from the Filipino word ‘Pag-iral’ which literally means ‘Existence’
Pangako f Filipino
Means "promise" in Tagalog.
Panggoy f Filipino
Diminutive of Josefa.
Paraluman f Tagalog
Means "muse, inspiration" or "compass" in Tagalog.
Pasing f & m Filipino, Tagalog
Likely a diminutive of Pascuala or Pascual.
Pasya f Filipino
Diminutive of Bonifacia.
Patria f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Philippines)
Derived from Spanish patria, meaning "homeland".
Paz f Filipino
Short form of Pascuala, Pacencia, and other names starting with a similar sound. Usage of this name is inspired by the Spanish word and name "Paz 1" meaning "peace".
Peejay m & f Filipino
Phonetic spelling of the initials PJ.
Peñafrancia f Filipino
Taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia/Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia and La Virgen de la Peña de Francia, meaning "The Virgin of the Rock of France" and "Our Lady of the Rock of France" respectively, venerated in Naga City though originating from the image enshrined in Salamanca, Spain.
Peng f Filipino
Diminutive of any name containing the sounds /f/ or /p/.
Pennylane f Filipino (Rare), English
Likely given in reference to the Beatles' song Penny Lane.
Pepay f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Josefa.
Perfection m & f English (Rare), English (African, Rare), African American (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the word perfection, referring to the quality or state of being perfect or complete.
Perlas m & f Lithuanian (Rare), Tagalog
Derived from perlas, which in Lithuanian and Tagalog is the word for "pearl".... [more]
Phabez f Filipino
name used in a Filipino drama on radio in 1980's...
Phatima f Filipino
filipino
Philmalene f Filipino
filipino-malaysian
Piling f Filipino
Diminutive of Pilar, Filomena, Felicidad, and other names containing a similar sound.
Pina f Filipino
Short form of Agrifina and Josefina.
Pinang f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Josefina.
Pinay f Filipino
Diminutive of Josefina, Crispina, Rufina, and other names with a similar sound.
Pining f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Josefina, Rufina, Agripina, and other names with a similar sound
Pinky f & m English, Filipino
Variant of Pink. Sometimes used for someone with a pink complexion.
Pipay f Filipino, Tagalog
Variant of Pepay.
Pirena f Filipino
From the Phillipine fantasy television series "Encantadia".
Piyang f Filipino
Diminutive of Sofia.
Poleng f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Paula and its forms.
Potenciana f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Archaic), Filipino
Spanish and Portuguese form of Potentiana. This was the name of a Spanish saint from the late 16th century.
Potri f Maranao
From Maranao potri' meaning "princess", ultimately from Sanskrit पुत्री (putrī).
Prado f & m Spanish (European), Filipino (Rare)
Means "meadow" in Spanish, taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen del Prado and Nuestra Señora del Prado, meaning "The Virgin of the Meadow" and "Our Lady of the Meadow."... [more]
Prados f & m Spanish (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Plural form of Prado, most often used in the province of Toledo in Spain.
Praxedes f & m History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Philippines), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Derived from Greek πρᾶξῐς (praxis), meaning "action, work, success". This was the name of a 2nd-century saint.
Preciosa f Filipino, Portuguese (Rare), Spanish (Rare), Galician, Judeo-Catalan, Judeo-Anglo-Norman (?)
Means "precious" in Spanish, Portuguese and other languages of the Iberian peninsula, from Latin pretiōsa "precious, of great value".
Preciosisima f Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Derived from Spanish preciosísima meaning "most precious".
Procesa f Spanish (Philippines)
Spanish feminine form of Processus.
Prosperidad f Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Means "prosperity" in Spanish.
Pruding m & f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Prudencio or Prudencia.
Psalm m & f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare), Various
From the English word psalm which refers to a sacred song or poem, especially one of the hymns by David and others which were collected into the Old Testament Book of Psalms... [more]
Pula f & m Filipino, Cebuano, Tagalog
Means "red" in Cebuano and Tagalog.
Purificacion f Spanish (Philippines)
Unaccented form of Purificación primarily used in the Philippines.
Puring f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Sinforosa.
Purisima f Spanish (Philippines)
Derived from Spanish purísima meaning "most pure."
Putli f Tausug
Variant of Putlih.
Putlih f Tausug
From Tausug putli' meaning "princess", ultimately from Sanskrit पुत्री (putrī).
Queenelizabeth f African, Filipino
Combination of Queen and Elizabeth. Possibly used in honor of Elizabeth II, the former Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022).
Raeven f & m English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Raven influenced by Rae.
Rafaelita f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive form of Rafaela, commonly used in the Philippines. Rafaelita Danita Gomez Paner (1989-) is a Filipino pop-rock singer and actress.
Raiel m & f Filipino (Modern, Rare)
From the Japanese rai, meaning "lightning" and the Hebrew el, meaning "God". Don't ask why this is, ask my parents.
Rasmia f Filipino, Maranao, Maguindanao
From Arabic رَسْمِيَّة (rasmiyya) menaing "formal, ceremonial".
Rayna f Filipino, Cebuano
Derived from Cebuano rayna meaning "queen", which itself derives from the Spanish word (and name) Reina 1 meaning "queen".
Realyn f Filipino
Possibly a combination of Rea and the popular suffix -lyn.
Regta f Filipino
Means "warm and sincere" in Ilocano.
Reinalyn f Filipino
Combination of Reina 1 and the popular suffix -lyn.
Reming f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Remedios.
Remy f Filipino
Diminutive of Remedios.
Renalyn f Filipino
Possibly a combination of Rena and the popular suffix -lyn.
Reneilda f Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Reinhilde used in the Philippines.
Resti f & m Indonesian, Filipino
Possibly a variant Resty.
Restituta f Late Roman, Italian, Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Archaic), Filipino, Galician (Rare)
Feminine form of Restitutus. This was the name of a 4th-century Christian martyr from Roman Africa.
Resty m & f Filipino
Common diminutive of Restituto. This is also occasionally used as a diminutive of Restituta.
Rexie f & m Filipino, American (Rare)
Diminutive of Rex.