Baby names that go with Cariaga

Origin and meaning

Place of limestone / rocky place (from Basque)

Cariaga originates as a Basque toponymic surname derived from elements signifying a quarry or place abundant in limestone. Transmitted through the Hispanic colonial system, it became widely adopted in the Philippines, particularly in parts of Northern Luzon.

Cariaga is a surname of Basque origin (originally Kariaga), referring to a place associated with limestone (from Basque 'kare' meaning lime/limestone and the locative suffix '-aga'). It became established in Spain and was subsequently introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.