Father's surname

Baby names that go with Mapa

map (Spanish)

Mapa is rank #903 among Filipino surnames (10,434 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#903
People
10,434
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Visayas
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

map (Spanish)

Mapa is a Spanish-derived surname stemming from the common noun for a geographical chart or map. It became established in the Philippines during the colonial period and is notably borne by a prominent political and legal family originating in the Western Visayas region.

Derived from the Spanish vocabulary word 'mapa', meaning 'map'. It was distributed across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, notably through the 1849 Clavería decree, and is prominently associated with families from Western Visayas.

Spanish 90% Other 10%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
J L R C D
Watch stacked sounds with
M P

First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with longer first names (three or four syllables) ending in consonants to balance its short, open two-syllable structure.

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

Best boy names for Mapa

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Fernando 90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo 90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio 90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Rolando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo 89
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado 89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio 89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Raymundo 89
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Guillermo 89
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo 89
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago 89
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Cornelio 89
Spanish / Biblical · horn (Latin) · PSA #458
Jhon Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Joemarie 89
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Rogelio 88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua 88
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto 88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato 88
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo 88
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony 88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 88
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Armando 88
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Juanito 88
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116

Best girl names for Mapa

Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia 90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Kimberly 90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Samantha 89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline 89
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine 89
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy 89
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle 89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae 89
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane 89
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca 89
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose 89
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae 89
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Conchita 89
Spanish · conception (Spanish, diminutive of… · PSA #285
Richelle 89
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Cherry Mae 89
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
Sheila Mae 89
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia 89
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae 89
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie 89
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia 89
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Clarissa 89
Spanish / English · bright, clear, famous (Latin) · PSA #404
Diana Rose 89
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
April Rose 89
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Christina 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427
Princess Mae 89
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436
Crisanta 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #459
Princess Joy 89
English / Filipino · Royal daughter and joy/delight… · PSA #462
Criselda 89
Spanish / Other · dark battle or grey battle-maid… · PSA #473

Best mother's maiden surnames for Mapa

Reverse search: which middle names go with Mapa?

Garcia Mapa 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Bautista Mapa 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Mapa 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Mapa 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Mapa 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Mapa 88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Mapa 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Mapa 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Navarro Mapa 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Velasco Mapa 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Mapa 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Pineda Mapa 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Mapa 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Mapa 88
80,899 people · Spanish
Romero Mapa 88
79,797 people · Spanish
dela Peña Mapa 88
79,318 people · Spanish
Valencia Mapa 88
79,036 people · Spanish
Ignacio Mapa 88
78,864 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

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

About the surname Mapa

Is Mapa 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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