Trinidad
trinity (Spanish)
Trinidad is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #435 (18,448 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
trinity (Spanish)
Trinidad is a traditional Spanish devotional given name referencing the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity. In the Philippines, it was commonly bestowed during the Spanish colonial era as a baptismal name. While traditionally given to both genders historically, it is predominantly used as a female name in modern Philippine records.
Derived directly from the Spanish word 'trinidad' meaning 'trinity', used in reference to the Christian Holy Trinity (la Santísima Trinidad). It was widely introduced during the Spanish colonial period as a devotional name.
Name character
In the Philippines
A classic Spanish colonial name largely associated with older generations (lola name). Commonly shortened to traditional nicknames like Trining, Ning, or the more modern Trina, and often compounded with Maria (e.g., Maria Trinidad).
Related forms
- Trinidad Spanish
- Trindade Portuguese
- Trinità Italian
Trinidad with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Trinidad
How do I use Trinidad with two Filipino surnames?
Trinidad is the given name. The full name is Trinidad + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Trinidad a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #435 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.