Faith
faith, trust, or belief (English via Latin)
Faith is a english / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 495, with 15,852 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
faith, trust, or belief (English via Latin)
Faith is an English virtue name derived from the Latin 'fides'. In the Philippines, it gained widespread adoption through English-language education and Christian religious tradition, representing one of the core theological virtues alongside Hope and Charity (often mirrored by the Spanish equivalent Fe).
Derived directly from the English virtue word 'faith', originating from Middle English 'feith' and Latin 'fides' (trust, belief). In the Philippines, it is a popular Christian virtue name introduced during the American period and maintained across Catholic and Protestant families.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or as part of a compound given name (e.g., Mary Faith, Faith Ann). Commonly shortened to nicknames like 'Faye'.
Related forms
- Fe Spanish
- Foi French
- Fede Italian
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Faith with common surname pairs
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How do I use Faith with two Filipino surnames?
Faith is the given name. The full name is Faith + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Faith a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Faith is number 495, with 15,852 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.