Gina Lim Panganiban
Gina — given name (May 2021 #19), English / Spanish, Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in Latin) or Georgina ('farmer/earth worker' in Greek).
Lim — mother's maiden surname, Chinese, forest or woods (Chinese / Hokkien).
Panganiban — father's surname, Filipino, place of danger, peril, or to be wary/cautious (Tagalog).
Gina is a english given name with Lim (chinese) and Panganiban (filipino).
Originally an Italian and English hypocoristic for names like Regina, Georgina, and Luigina, Gina established itself as a standalone given name worldwide. In the Philippines, it surged in popularity during the mid-20th century, becoming one of the most widespread names for…
7 syllables. Initials GLP.
Gina ends on a vowel and Lim starts the next syllable. That break is ordinary.
Usual stress in the Philippines: the first syllable.
Because Panganiban is a four-syllable, rhythmically strong surname, it pairs best with shorter, one- or two-syllable first names that end in a vowel.
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