Father's surname

Baby names that go with Basa

'To read' or 'wet' in Tagalog/Filipino; also a Spanish toponymic surname

Basa is rank #319 among Filipino surnames (24,621 people, filipino / spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#319
People
24,621
Syllables
2
Origin
Filipino / Spanish
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

'To read' or 'wet' in Tagalog/Filipino; also a Spanish toponymic surname

Basa is a well-known Filipino surname carried by prominent historical figures such as Katipunan leader Roman Basa and patriot Jose Maria Basa. While it directly corresponds to common Tagalog vocabulary, it is also documented in Spain as a regional surname, both influences reinforcing its presence across the archipelago.

Basa is an indigenous Philippine surname derived from native Tagalog and Austronesian roots (meaning 'to read' or 'wet'), while also potentially overlapping with a Hispanic/Basque toponymic surname present in the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos.

Filipino 60% Spanish 40%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
L M R C D
Watch stacked sounds with
B P

First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs nicely with multisyllabic first names ending in a consonant to balance the short, open two-syllable structure.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Basa.

Best boy names for Basa

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Joemarie 90
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Fernando 89
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo 89
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio 89
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado 89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio 89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Raymundo 89
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Guillermo 89
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo 89
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago 89
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Cornelio 89
Spanish / Biblical · horn (Latin) · PSA #458
Jhon Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Rolando 88
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo 88
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo 88
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 88
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua 88
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto 88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato 88
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo 88
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony 88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 88
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Ronilo 88
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · PSA #271
Rodelio 88
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · PSA #332
Jomari 88
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Jose and Maria · PSA #341

Best girl names for Basa

Mary Grace 90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia 89
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose 89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie 89
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly 89
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 89
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Samantha 89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline 89
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine 89
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy 89
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle 89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae 89
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane 89
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca 89
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose 89
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae 89
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Conchita 89
Spanish · conception (Spanish, diminutive of… · PSA #285
Richelle 89
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Merlinda 89
Spanish / Filipino · beautiful Merle or pretty (Spanish… · PSA #306
Cherry Mae 89
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
Sheila Mae 89
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia 89
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae 89
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie 89
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia 89
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Diana Rose 89
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
Marietta 89
Other / Biblical · Little Mary / beloved (Italian… · PSA #409
April Rose 89
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Christina 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427

Best mother's maiden surnames for Basa

Reverse search: which middle names go with Basa?

Garcia Basa 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Basa 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Castillo Basa 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Basa 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Basa 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Basa 88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Basa 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Basa 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Basa 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Basa 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Basa 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Basa 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Basa 88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Basa 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Basa 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Basa 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Basa 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Basa 88
80,899 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Basa Garcia Basa Reyes Basa Ramos Basa Mendoza Basa Santos Basa Flores Basa Gonzales Basa Bautista Basa Villanueva Basa Fernandez Basa Cruz Basa

About the surname Basa

Is Basa 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.

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