Perlita
little pearl (Spanish)
Perlita is a spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 282, with 28,170 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little pearl (Spanish)
Perlita is a Spanish diminutive form of Perla, meaning 'little pearl'. In the Philippines, it became a common feminine given name, particularly during the mid-20th century, favored for its gentle sound and precious gemstone meaning.
Derived from the Spanish word 'perla' (pearl) with the diminutive suffix '-ita', meaning 'little pearl'. It was widely adopted throughout the Spanish colonial period and mid-20th century in the Philippines.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Lita', 'Perly', or 'Pearl'. Primarily associated with older generations (mothers and grandmothers born in the mid-20th century).
Related forms
- Perlita Spanish
- Perlina Italian
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Perlita with common surname pairs
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Is Perlita a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Perlita is number 282, with 28,170 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.