Father's surname

Baby names that go with Buan

Moon or month (Kapampangan)

Buan is rank #698 among Filipino surnames (13,162 people, filipino origin, 1 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#698
People
13,162
Syllables
1
Origin
Filipino
Where it is common
Luzon
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

Moon or month (Kapampangan)

Buan is an indigenous Austronesian surname primarily found in Central Luzon, notably among Kapampangan speakers. The word directly translates to 'moon' or 'month' in Kapampangan and other Philippine languages.

Derived from the indigenous Philippine word 'buan' (Kapampangan for 'moon' or 'month', cognate with Tagalog 'buwan'). It is a well-documented native Austronesian family name particularly prevalent in Central Luzon.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
A C D E G J K L M R S T
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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with multisyllabic first names (three or four syllables) to balance its short, single-syllable structure.

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

Best boy names for Buan

Reynaldo 88
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Joemarie 88
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Fernando 87
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo 87
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 87
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio 87
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
John Carlo 87
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Gregorio 87
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto 87
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto 87
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado 87
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio 87
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio 87
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo 87
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Raymundo 87
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Guillermo 87
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo 87
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago 87
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Cornelio 87
Spanish / Biblical · horn (Latin) · PSA #458
Jhon Carlo 87
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Rolando 86
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo 86
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo 86
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 86
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 86
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua 86
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto 86
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 86
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 86
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 86
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato 86
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo 86
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony 86
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 86
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 86
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 86
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 86
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Armando 86
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Ronilo 86
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · PSA #271
Rodelio 86
Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · PSA #332

Best girl names for Buan

Mary Grace 88
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 88
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane 88
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Catherine 88
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 88
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia 87
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose 87
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie 87
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly 87
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 87
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline 87
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 87
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Jessa Mae 87
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie 87
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 87
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Estrella 87
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Samantha 87
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline 87
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine 87
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy 87
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle 87
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae 87
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane 87
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca 87
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose 87
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae 87
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Conchita 87
Spanish · conception (Spanish, diminutive of… · PSA #285
Richelle 87
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Merlinda 87
Spanish / Filipino · beautiful Merle or pretty (Spanish… · PSA #306
Cherry Mae 87
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
Sheila Mae 87
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia 87
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae 87
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie 87
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia 87
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy 87
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Clarissa 87
Spanish / English · bright, clear, famous (Latin) · PSA #404
Diana Rose 87
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
Marietta 87
Other / Biblical · Little Mary / beloved (Italian… · PSA #409
April Rose 87
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418

Best mother's maiden surnames for Buan

Reverse search: which middle names go with Buan?

Villanueva Buan 88
277,730 people · Spanish
Francisco Buan 88
207,840 people · Spanish
Tolentino Buan 88
133,010 people · Spanish / Other
Antonio Buan 88
92,386 people · Spanish
Alcantara Buan 88
82,799 people · Spanish / Arabic
Garcia Buan 86
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Buan 86
372,402 people · Spanish
Castillo Buan 86
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Buan 86
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Buan 86
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Buan 86
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Buan 86
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Buan 86
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Buan 86
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Buan 86
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Buan 86
111,336 people · Filipino
del Rosario Buan 86
105,210 people · Spanish
Velasco Buan 86
101,375 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname Buan

Is Buan 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 Buan?

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