Perla
pearl (Spanish)
Perla is a spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 324, with 25,158 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
pearl (Spanish)
Perla is a Spanish jewel name that was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. It has also resonated deeply in Philippine culture due to the country's national epithet, 'Perlas ng Silangan' (Pearl of the Orient). While traditionally popular among older generations, it remains recognizable and widely used.
Directly derived from the Spanish vocabulary word 'perla', meaning 'pearl', which traces back to Late Latin.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given as a standalone name or paired in compound names (e.g., Maria Perla). Common diminutives include Perlita, Pearl, and Leng.
Related forms
- Pearl English
- Perla Italian
- Perle French
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Perla with common surname pairs
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How do I use Perla with two Filipino surnames?
Perla is the given name. The full name is Perla + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Perla a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Perla is number 324, with 25,158 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.