Father's surname
Baby names that go with Amil
worker, agent, or governor (Arabic)
Amil is rank #568 among Filipino surnames (15,543 people, arabic origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#568
People
15,543
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Historical layer
Islamic Mindanao
Where it is common
Mindanao
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
worker, agent, or governor (Arabic)
Amil is an Arabic-origin surname widely used among Muslim Filipino communities in the southern Philippines, particularly across Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. It originates from the Arabic term for a doer, worker, or administrative agent and was adopted as a patronymic and hereditary family name.
Amil is derived from the Arabic name and word 'Amil' (عامل), meaning a worker, doer, or administrator/governor.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
A two- to three-syllable first name ending in a vowel balances smoothly with the short, soft-ending Amil.
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Best boy names for Amil
Christian
90
Biblical / English · follower of Christ (Latin) · PSA #10
Jonathan
90
Biblical / English · Yahweh has given (Hebrew) · PSA #15
Mohammad
90
Arabic · praiseworthy (Arabic) · PSA #422
Reynaldo
89
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Emmanuel
89
Biblical / Spanish · God is with us (Hebrew) · PSA #78
Benjamin
89
Biblical / English · son of the right hand (Hebrew) · PSA #85
John Michael
89
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious; who is like… · PSA #86
Salvador
89
Spanish / Biblical · savior (Spanish) · PSA #115
Ferdinand
89
Other / English · daring voyager or brave in journey… · PSA #123
Jefferson
89
English · son of Jeffrey (English) · PSA #141
Roderick
89
English / Other · famous ruler (Germanic) · PSA #161
Mark Joseph
89
Biblical / English · Mark (consecrated to Mars, Latin)… · PSA #163
John Patrick
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #221
Frederick
89
English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic) · PSA #223
John Vincent
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #234
Cristopher
89
English / Other · bearer of Christ (Greek) · PSA #258
John Kenneth
89
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #262
John Lester
89
English / Biblical · John means 'Yahweh is gracious'… · PSA #340
Michael John
89
English / Biblical · 'Who is like God?' (Michael) and… · PSA #356
Mark Lester
89
English / Biblical · Mark: dedicated to Mars (Latin)… · PSA #382
Mark Vincent
89
English / Biblical · Mark (consecrated to Mars) +… · PSA #389
Benedict
89
English / Spanish · blessed (Latin) · PSA #408
John Joseph
89
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (John) and He… · PSA #477
Jhon Michael
89
Biblical / English · 'Yahweh is gracious' (Jhon) and… · PSA #478
Jeremiah
89
Biblical / English · Yahweh will exalt (Hebrew) · PSA #482
Mark Kevin
89
English / Biblical · Dedicated to Mars (Latin/English)… · PSA #498
Manuel
88
Spanish / Biblical · God is with us (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #40
Fernando
88
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Daniel
88
Biblical / English · God is my judge (Hebrew) · PSA #45
Wilfredo
88
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio
88
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
John Carlo
88
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Gabriel
88
Biblical / Spanish · God is my strength (Hebrew) · PSA #119
Bernardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio
88
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto
88
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto
88
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado
88
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio
88
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Best girl names for Amil
Jennifer
90
English / Other · fair one or white enchantress… · PSA #4
Jocelyn
89
English / Other · member of the Gauts tribe… · PSA #1
Maricel
89
Spanish / Filipino · combination of Maria (beloved or… · PSA #2
Evelyn
89
English / Other · desired or wished-for child… · PSA #5
Mary Grace
89
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine
89
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane
89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Remedios
89
Spanish · remedies or cures (Spanish) · PSA #87
Milagros
89
Spanish · miracles (Spanish) · PSA #95
Lilibeth
89
English / Biblical · Pledged to God / blend of Lily and… · PSA #122
Julie Ann
89
English / Biblical · youthful (Latin via English) and… · PSA #125
Maricris
89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria and Cristina… · PSA #135
Salvacion
89
Spanish / Biblical · salvation (Spanish) · PSA #156
Baby Girl
89
English / Filipino · female infant (English) · PSA #176
Mary Jean
89
English / Biblical · Mary (beloved/wished-for child… · PSA #183
Mercedes
89
Spanish · mercies (Spanish) · PSA #224
Concepcion
89
Spanish / Biblical · conception (Spanish, referring to… · PSA #231
Maribeth
89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (beloved or… · PSA #277
Jennelyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #326
Bernadeth
89
Other / Filipino · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #356
Cherry Ann
89
English / Biblical · Beloved fruit and grace (English /… · PSA #374
Maritess
89
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #390
Jennylyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #421
Trinidad
89
Spanish / Biblical · trinity (Spanish) · PSA #435
Jennilyn
89
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #449
Mary Ann
88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #7
Marilyn
88
English · Blend of Mary (beloved/bitter) and… · PSA #12
Marites
88
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #15
Catherine
88
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Marivic
88
Filipino / Spanish · Combination of Maria… · PSA #37
Jonalyn
88
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #43
Corazon
88
Spanish · heart (Spanish), referring to the… · PSA #47
Mary Rose
88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie
88
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Maribel
88
Spanish / Biblical · Combination of Maria… · PSA #58
Jovelyn
88
Filipino / English · 3 syl · PSA #69
Kimberly
88
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Roselyn
88
English · Rose (English/Latin), combined… · PSA #71
Geraldine
88
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Rochelle
88
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Best mother's maiden surnames for Amil
Reverse search: which middle names go with Amil?
dela Cruz Amil
88
625,640 people · Spanish / Biblical
Gonzales Amil
88
293,787 people · Spanish
Fernandez Amil
88
269,820 people · Spanish
de Guzman Amil
88
249,319 people · Spanish
Martinez Amil
88
143,359 people · Spanish
Rodriguez Amil
88
143,072 people · Spanish
Hernandez Amil
88
135,744 people · Spanish
Ramirez Amil
88
131,829 people · Spanish
Morales Amil
88
129,957 people · Spanish
Gutierrez Amil
88
103,352 people · Spanish
Salvador Amil
88
103,117 people · Spanish / Biblical
Salazar Amil
88
99,921 people · Spanish / Other
Jimenez Amil
88
93,181 people · Spanish
Rosales Amil
88
89,334 people · Spanish
Manuel Amil
88
88,253 people · Spanish / Biblical
Enriquez Amil
88
85,552 people · Spanish
de Jesus Amil
88
79,480 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Amil
87
211,405 people · Spanish
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About the surname Amil
Is Amil a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Amil?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Amil as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.