Father's surname

Baby names that go with Magbanua

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

Magbanua is rank #124 among Filipino surnames (54,125 people, filipino origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank

#124

People

54,125

Syllables

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

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

Best boy names for Magbanua

Jose 90

Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4

Jeffrey 90

English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19

Jerry 90

English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37

Jerome 90

English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44

Arjay 90

Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154

Zaldy 90

Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #257

Argie 90

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #261

Jojo 90

Filipino / Spanish · Diminutive form of names beginning… · PSA #278

Jaypee 90

Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #281

Noli 90

Filipino / Other · touch me not (Latin, via the novel… · PSA #285

Junrey 90

Filipino / Spanish · 2 syl · PSA #328

Jayvee 90

Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #334

Jimboy 90

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #336

Florante 90

Filipino / Spanish · blooming, flourishing… · PSA #360

Dindo 90

Filipino / Spanish · Pet form of names ending in -do… · PSA #388

Randy 89

English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48

Pedro 89

Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61

Jimmy 89

English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66

Ricky 89

English · brave ruler (English diminutive of… · PSA #68

Vicente 89

Spanish / Other · conquering or victorious (Latin) · PSA #82

Jessie 89

English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · PSA #83

Ronnie 89

English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · PSA #101

Henry 89

English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via English) · PSA #112

Justine 89

English / Other · just, fair, righteous (Latin) · PSA #117

Carlo 89

Other / Spanish · free man (Germanic via Italian) · PSA #125

Rolly 89

English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · PSA #136

John Rey 89

English / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #139

Rico 89

Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · PSA #144

Larry 89

English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · PSA #151

Charlie 89

English / Other · free man (Germanic via English) · PSA #156

Benjie 89

English / Biblical · son of the right hand (Hebrew, via… · PSA #157

Felipe 89

Spanish / Biblical · friend of horses (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #160

Eddie 89

English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · PSA #164

Gerry 89

English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #165

Ronie 89

English · ruler's counselor (English… · PSA #168

Renante 89

Spanish / Filipino · reborn (Latin root via Romance… · PSA #177

Johnny 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #184

Pablo 89

Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · PSA #186

Archie 89

English / Other · genuine and bold (Germanic via… · PSA #194

Rudy 89

English / Spanish · Famous wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #198

Best girl names for Magbanua

Gina 90

English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · PSA #19

Arlene 90

English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26

Janice 90

English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40

Lorna 90

English / Other · Of Lorne (Scottish place name… · PSA #45

Jinky 90

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #234

Juvy 90

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #251

Ligaya 90

Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · PSA #280

Lyka 90

Filipino / Other · 2 syl · PSA #291

Rizza 90

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #383

Gerlie 90

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #476

Glaiza 90

Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #492

Irene 89

Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28

Christine 89

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46

Edna 89

Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48

Jenny 89

English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51

Jessa 89

English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · PSA #52

Daisy 89

English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65

Nicole 89

English / Other · victory of the people (Greek via… · PSA #85

Andrea 89

Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102

Delia 89

Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104

Nancy 89

English / Biblical · grace or favor (Hebrew via English) · PSA #105

Liza 89

English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #106

Elsa 89

Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #109

Lydia 89

Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · PSA #112

Lilia 89

Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · PSA #119

Nora 89

English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · PSA #131

Jasmine 89

English / Other · jasmine flower (Persian via English) · PSA #132

Julie 89

English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · PSA #142

Shirley 89

English · bright clearing or shire meadow… · PSA #146

Kristine 89

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #150

Cherry 89

English · cherry fruit (English) · PSA #152

Riza 89

Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · PSA #161

Cynthia 89

English / Other · woman from Mount Cynthus (Greek) · PSA #163

Ruby 89

English / Other · deep red precious stone (Latin via… · PSA #167

Diana 89

English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · PSA #171

Regine 89

English / Other · queen (Latin) · PSA #181

Elsie 89

English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew via… · PSA #185

Glenda 89

English / Other · pure and good (Welsh) · PSA #188

Janine 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (French diminutive… · PSA #197

Lucia 89

Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · PSA #200

Best mother's maiden surnames for Magbanua

Reverse search: which middle names go with Magbanua?

Castro Magbanua 88

173,686 people · Spanish

Garcia Magbanua 86

441,075 people · Spanish

Bautista Magbanua 86

287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical

Castillo Magbanua 86

211,405 people · Spanish

Rivera Magbanua 86

184,543 people · Spanish

Aquino Magbanua 86

183,088 people · Spanish

Domingo Magbanua 86

147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical

Santiago Magbanua 86

140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical

Soriano Magbanua 86

140,203 people · Spanish

Navarro Magbanua 86

113,992 people · Spanish

Velasco Magbanua 86

101,375 people · Spanish

Sarmiento Magbanua 86

98,088 people · Spanish

Pineda Magbanua 86

85,581 people · Spanish

Ocampo Magbanua 86

83,890 people · Spanish

de Vera Magbanua 86

80,899 people · Spanish

Romero Magbanua 86

79,797 people · Spanish

dela Peña Magbanua 86

79,318 people · Spanish

Valencia Magbanua 86

79,036 people · Spanish

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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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