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Possessing lucky signs / auspicious (Sanskrit); historically 'admiral' or 'commander' in Southeast Asia
Laxamana is rank #632 among Filipino surnames (14,340 people, filipino / other origin, 4 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Origin and meaning
Possessing lucky signs / auspicious (Sanskrit); historically 'admiral' or 'commander' in Southeast Asia
Laxamana is an indigenous Philippine family name with roots in pre-colonial Southeast Asian Sanskrit-derived titles. It is historically prominent in Central Luzon, particularly among Kapampangan families, and survived the 1849 Claveria decree as an established native surname.
Derived from the Sanskrit name and title 'Lakshmana' (via Malay 'Laksamana', meaning admiral or naval commander), which was used as an indigenous pre-colonial title and personal name in the Philippines.
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About the surname Laxamana
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