Father's surname

Baby names that go with Magbanua

Related to settlement, town, or country (from the root 'banua'/'banwa')

Magbanua is surname rank #124 (54,125 on Forebears, filipino origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Magbanua is the father's surname.

Surname rank
#124
On Forebears
54,125
Syllables
3
Origin
Filipino
Where it is common
Visayas
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

Related to settlement, town, or country (from the root 'banua'/'banwa')

Magbanua is an indigenous Filipino surname particularly prominent in the Western Visayas region, especially in Panay. It is formed from the prefix 'mag-' and the Austronesian root 'banua' (spelled banwa in modern orthography), signifying land, settlement, or community. Historically, it is also associated with notable figures like Teresa Magbanua, a leader in the Philippine Revolution.

Derived from indigenous Philippine languages (predominantly Visayan/Hiligaynon/Kinaray-a), incorporating the verbal prefix 'mag-' and the root word 'banua' or 'banwa', meaning town, community, or homeland.

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

A two-syllable first name ending in a consonant balances the three-syllable vowel-ending rhythm of Magbanua.

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Best boy names for Magbanua

Jose 90
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #4
Jerry 89
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #37
Jaime 89
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #55
Jimmy 89
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #66
Jessie 89
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #83
Ronnie 89
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · May 2021 #101
Rene 89
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #131
Rolly 89
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · May 2021 #136
Rico 89
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #144
Larry 89
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · May 2021 #151
Eddie 89
English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · May 2021 #164
Gerry 89
English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #165
Ronie 89
English · ruler's counselor (English… · May 2021 #168
Rudy 89
English / Spanish · Famous wolf (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #198
Sonny 89
English · Son or young boy (English) · May 2021 #203
Nilo 89
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
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Lito 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Danny 89
English / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #214
Raffy 89
Biblical / English · Diminutive of Rafael, meaning 'God… · May 2021 #220
Regie 89
English / Other · counsel power or ruler's advisor… · May 2021 #225
Bobby 89
English / Other · bright fame (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #274
Jojo 89
Filipino / Spanish · Diminutive form of names beginning… · May 2021 #278
Jaypee 89
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · May 2021 #281
Garry 89
English / Other · spear (Germanic) · May 2021 #284
Noli 89
Filipino / Other · touch me not (Latin, via the novel… · May 2021 #285
Paulo 89
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #301
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Julio 89
Spanish / Other · belonging to the gens Julia or… · May 2021 #302
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Gary 89
English · spear (Germanic via Norman/English) · May 2021 #329
Jayvee 89
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · May 2021 #334
Roque 89
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #344
Romy 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive of Romeo ('pilgrim to… · May 2021 #352
Nico 89
Spanish / English · victory of the people (Greek via… · May 2021 #374
Sammy 89
English / Biblical · diminutive of Samuel meaning 'God… · May 2021 #379
Willy 89
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · May 2021 #395
Dario 89
Spanish / Other · possessing goodness (Old Persian… · May 2021 #405
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Tito 89
Spanish / Biblical · title of honor (Latin, via Titus) · May 2021 #427
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Baby 89
English / Filipino · infant or very young child (English) · May 2021 #429
Harry 89
English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via Old… · May 2021 #432
Nikko 89
Other / English · victory of the people (Greek) · May 2021 #454
Gino 89
Other · Short form of Italian names ending… · May 2021 #467

Best girl names for Magbanua

Gina 90
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Gemma 89
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Jenny 89
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · May 2021 #51
Jessa 89
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · May 2021 #52
Daisy 89
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Emma 89
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · May 2021 #80
Delia 89
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza 89
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia 89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
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Lilia 89
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Nora 89
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · May 2021 #131
Julie 89
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · May 2021 #142
Ivy 89
English · ivy plant (English) · May 2021 #155
Riza 89
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · May 2021 #161
Eva 89
Biblical / Spanish · life or living one (Hebrew) · May 2021 #165
Ruby 89
English / Other · deep red precious stone (Latin via… · May 2021 #167
Diana 89
English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · May 2021 #171
Lucia 89
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
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Nelia 89
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Ana 89
Spanish / Biblical · favor, grace (Hebrew) · May 2021 #209
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Nida 89
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia 89
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Josie 89
English / Biblical · God shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #236
Rica 89
Spanish / English · rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #237
Rosa 89
Spanish / Other · rose (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #240
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Juvy 89
Filipino / English · 2 syl · May 2021 #251
Rosie 89
English · rose flower (English) · May 2021 #257
Loida 89
Biblical / Spanish · better or more desirable (Greek… · May 2021 #264
Julia 89
Spanish / English · youthful, or belonging to the… · May 2021 #269
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Luisa 89
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
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Ligaya 89
Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · May 2021 #280
Rona 89
English / Other · my joy or song (Hebrew); rough… · May 2021 #284
Lyka 89
Filipino / Other · 2 syl · May 2021 #291
Annie 89
English / Biblical · favor, grace (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #292
Lina 89
Spanish / Other · Short form of names ending in… · May 2021 #296
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Tessie 89
English / Spanish · late summer or harvester (Greek… · May 2021 #321
Lanie 89
English / Filipino · Diminutive of Elaine… · May 2021 #330
Nena 89
Spanish / Filipino · little girl or baby girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #339
Aira 89
English / Filipino · 2 syl · May 2021 #345
Kyla 89
English / Other · narrow strait, slender (Gaelic via… · May 2021 #346

Best mother's maiden surnames for Magbanua

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Magbanua.

Castro Magbanua 90
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Garcia Magbanua 88
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Bautista Magbanua 88
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Magbanua 88
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Rivera Magbanua 88
Forebears 184,543 · Spanish
Aquino Magbanua 88
Forebears 183,088 · Spanish
Domingo Magbanua 88
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Magbanua 88
Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Magbanua 88
Forebears 140,203 · Spanish
Navarro Magbanua 88
Forebears 113,992 · Spanish
Velasco Magbanua 88
Forebears 101,375 · Spanish
Sarmiento Magbanua 88
Forebears 98,088 · Spanish
Pineda Magbanua 88
Forebears 85,581 · Spanish
Ocampo Magbanua 88
Forebears 83,890 · Spanish
de Vera Magbanua 88
Forebears 80,899 · Spanish
Romero Magbanua 88
Forebears 79,797 · Spanish
dela Peña Magbanua 88
Forebears 79,318 · Spanish
Valencia Magbanua 88
Forebears 79,036 · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

Related surnames

Borja de Castro Gregorio Panganiban Fernando Galang Concepcion Nuñez

About the surname Magbanua

Is Magbanua 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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