Beautiful Filipino Girl Names & Meanings
Filipino girl names are a fascinating blend of Spanish, Tagalog, English, and indigenous Malay influences, reflecting the Philippines' rich cultural history. Spanish names like Maria and Rosario have been adapted over centuries, while Tagalog names like Ligaya (happiness) and Diwata (fairy/goddess) preserve pre-colonial heritage. Many Filipino names have a lyrical, flowing quality.
50 names listed
Maria
Sea of bitterness; beloved; wished-for child
Rosario
Rosary; garland of roses; devotion to Mary
Ligaya
Happiness; joy; delight
Diwata
Goddess; fairy; enchanted spirit
Mahal
Beloved; dear; costly and precious
Luningning
Radiance; brilliance; shining light
Paraluman
Muse; guiding star; patron of arts
Perla
Pearl; precious gem; a treasure
Liwanag
Light; brightness; illumination
Biyaya
Blessing; grace; divine favor
Carmen
Song; poem; garden
Corazon
Heart; pure of heart; sacred heart
Concepcion
Conception; referring to the Immaculate Conception
Dolores
Sorrows; Our Lady of Sorrows
Esperanza
Hope; expectation; full of hope
Fe
Faith; belief; religious devotion
Gloria
Glory; honor; fame
Herminia
Messenger; army woman; warrior
Imelda
Warrior; powerful fighter; battle ready
Josefina
God will add; God will increase; blessed addition
Katrina
Pure; clean; unsullied
Leonora
Bright; shining light; compassionate one
Mercedes
Mercies; Our Lady of Mercies; compassion
Nenita
Little girl; young lady; dear child
Ofelia
Help; assistance; aid
Pilar
Pillar; column; Our Lady of the Pillar
Rizalina
Inspired by Jose Rizal; heroic; nationalistic spirit
Socorro
Aid; help; succor; Our Lady of Help
Teresa
To harvest; summer; late summer
Urduja
Legendary Pangasinan princess; strong and noble warrior
Violeta
Violet flower; purple; modest and gentle
Wilhelmina
Will to protect; resolute protector
Xenia
Hospitality; guest; welcoming stranger
Yolanda
Violet flower; strong and vigorous
Zenaida
Daughter of Zeus; life of Zeus; divine
Abigail
Father's joy; gives joy; cause of delight
Beatriz
She who brings happiness; blessings
Caridad
Charity; benevolence; Christian love
Divina
Divine; heavenly; of God
Eufracia
Gladness; good cheer; mirth and joy
Flora
Flower; blossoming; goddess of flowers
Gracinda
Grace; elegant blessing; gracious gift
Hilariona
Cheerful; merry; full of good humor
Inday
Beloved daughter; dear girl; cherished child
Jovita
Joyful; Jupiter; full of joy and celebration
Lourdes
Referring to the town of Lourdes; Our Lady of Lourdes
Milagros
Miracles; Our Lady of Miracles; wondrous deeds
Natividad
Nativity; birth; the birth of Christ
Oliva
Olive tree; peace; fruitfulness
Presentacion
Presentation; offering to God; act of presenting