Aj
Aj is a english / filipino boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 484, with 13,597 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
'AJ' is an initialism derived from American English naming conventions (often representing initials like A.J. or Junior) that gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st century. In the Philippines, it is frequently registered directly onto birth certificates as a standalone legal first name rather than just an informal nickname.
Originates as an English initialism (commonly short for names like 'Andrew John', 'Anthony Jr.', etc.) that has become widely used directly as an official registered given name in the Philippines.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very commonly pronounced as the letters 'Ey-Jay'. It is used either as a standalone given name or as an informal shortcut for compound names starting with A and J (e.g., Angelo Jose, Adrian Joshua).
Related forms
- A.J. English
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Aj with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Aj with two Filipino surnames?
Aj is the given name. The full name is Aj + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Aj a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Aj is number 484, with 13,597 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.