Filipina
“female from Philip — from Filip”
Spanish origin · Girl name
#1761US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
How to pronounce Filipina
fee-lee-pee-na
/fee-lee-pee-na/ · · 4 syllables
“female from Philip — from Filip”
Spanish origin · Girl name
What does Filipina mean and where does it come from?
Filipina is derived from the name Filip, which is the Spanish form of Philip, meaning 'lover of horses'.
Cultural significance
The name Filipina is often used in the Philippines to denote a female of Filipino descent.
Peak popularity
Reached #1761 in 2015 — currently #1761 in the US.
How else can you spell Filipina?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Filipina?
Filipina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Filipina Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Filipina Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Filipina Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Filipina Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Filipina Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Filipina Brynn
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Filipina right now?
Holding steady — currently #1761 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Filipina is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Filipina?
ENGLISH
Pippa
GERMAN
Philippina
ANCIENT GREEK
Philippos
BIBLICAL GREEK
Philippos
What names sound and feel like Filipina?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Filipina also consider these
How is Filipina written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Filipina?
Philippos ANCIENT GREEKPhilippos BIBLICAL GREEKPhilippus BIBLICAL LATINPhilip BIBLICALFilip BULGARIANFelip CATALANFilip CROATIANFilip CZECHFilip DANISHPhilip DANISHFilip DUTCHFilippus DUTCHFlip DUTCHPhilip DUTCHPhil ENGLISHPhilip ENGLISHPhillip ENGLISHPip ENGLISHFilip FINNISHVilppu FINNISHPhilippe FRENCHPhilipp GERMANFilippos GREEKFilip HUNGARIANFülöp HUNGARIANPilib IRISHFilippo ITALIANFilips LATVIANPilypas LITHUANIANFilip MACEDONIANPiripi MAORIFilip NORWEGIANPhilip NORWEGIANFilippu OLD CHURCH SLAVICFilip POLISHBRAZILIAN(Felipe PORTUGUESEFelipinho PORTUGUESEFilipe PORTUGUESEFilip ROMANIANFilipp RUSSIANFilib SCOTTISHFilip SERBIANFilip SLOVAKFilip SLOVENEFelipe SPANISHFilip SWEDISHPhilip SWEDISHPylyp UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Filipina
What does the name Filipina mean?
Filipina means "female from Philip — from Filip" — a name rooted in Spanish tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Filipina?
Filipina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Filipina?
Filipina originates from Spanish tradition. Spanish names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Filipina?
Filipina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Irish heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Filipina more of a girl or boy name?
Filipina is primarily used as a girl name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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