Nilo
of the Nile River (Greek via Spanish)
Nilo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 204, with 39,157 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
of the Nile River (Greek via Spanish)
The name Nilo entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Catholic naming traditions honoring Saint Nilus (San Nilo). It became an established, classic male given name across various Philippine provinces throughout the 20th century.
Nilo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Nilus, which derives from the Greek name Neilos (referring to the Nile River). It was popularized in the Christian world via early Christian saints, such as Saint Nilus of Sinai.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given as a standalone first name or paired in compound names (e.g., Nilo Jr., John Nilo). It is widely recognized as a traditional mid-century Filipino male name.
Related forms
- Neilos Greek
- Nilus Latin
- Nilo Italian
- Nilo Portuguese
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Nilo with common surname pairs
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How do I use Nilo with two Filipino surnames?
Nilo is the given name. The full name is Nilo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Nilo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Nilo is number 204, with 39,157 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.