Father's surname
Baby names that go with Pangilinan
place or time of fasting, abstinence, or solemn observance (from Tagalog/Kapampangan 'pangilin')
Pangilinan is rank #131 among Filipino surnames (51,881 people, filipino origin, 4 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#131
People
51,881
Syllables
4
Origin
Filipino
Where it is common
Luzon
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
place or time of fasting, abstinence, or solemn observance (from Tagalog/Kapampangan 'pangilin')
Pangilinan is a native Tagalog and Kapampangan surname derived from the base word 'ngilin' (to fast or observe religious abstinence) with the prefix 'pa-' and suffix '-an'. It historically referred to religious practices, sacred observances, or holy days prior to and through the Spanish colonial period.
Derived from indigenous Philippine languages (Tagalog and Kapampangan), rooted in 'ngilin' or 'pangilin' (meaning abstinence, solemn observance, or fasting) combined with the locative/nominalizing suffix '-an'.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
A concise one- or two-syllable first name creates an ideal balance with this four-syllable surname.
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Best boy names for Pangilinan
Jaime
86
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #55
Rey
86
Spanish · king (Spanish) · PSA #62
Jay
86
English · jaybird (English) or diminutive of… · PSA #97
Joey
86
English / Biblical · Diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'He… · PSA #98
Roy
86
English / Other · king (Old French) · PSA #120
Leo
86
Spanish / English · lion (Latin) · PSA #127
Dante
86
Spanish / Other · enduring, steadfast (Latin/Italian) · PSA #128
Rene
86
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #131
Jake
86
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #170
George
86
English / Other · farmer or earth-worker (Greek) · PSA #178
Dave
86
Biblical / English · beloved (Hebrew) · PSA #181
Niño
86
Spanish / Biblical · child or boy (Spanish) · PSA #191
Louie
86
English / Other · famous warrior / famous in battle… · PSA #222
Jorge
86
Spanish / Other · earth-worker, farmer (Greek via… · PSA #237
Jade
86
English / Spanish · green gemstone (English, from… · PSA #267
Mike
86
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via… · PSA #308
June
86
English / Filipino · Month of June (Latin, via English)… · PSA #342
Roque
86
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #344
Ace
86
English · highest rank or one (English) · PSA #368
Boy
86
English / Filipino · male child (English) · PSA #420
Lance
86
English / Other · land (Germanic) or lance/spear… · PSA #435
Jose
83
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4
Jeffrey
82
English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19
Noel
82
Other / Biblical · Christmas or born on Christmas… · PSA #20
Mario
82
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · PSA #22
Jerry
82
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37
Jerome
82
English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44
James
82
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #47
Randy
82
English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48
Mark
82
Biblical / English · Dedicated to Mars or consecrated… · PSA #53
Jimmy
82
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66
Ricky
82
English · brave ruler (English diminutive of… · PSA #68
Vicente
82
Spanish / Other · conquering or victorious (Latin) · PSA #82
Jessie
82
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · PSA #83
Ruel
82
Biblical / English · friend of God (Hebrew) · PSA #95
Ronnie
82
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · PSA #101
John
82
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) · PSA #111
Henry
82
English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via English) · PSA #112
Justine
82
English / Other · just, fair, righteous (Latin) · PSA #117
Rolly
82
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · PSA #136
Best girl names for Pangilinan
Grace
87
English / Biblical · grace, divine favor, blessing… · PSA #30
Joy
87
English · happiness, delight (English) · PSA #62
Fe
86
Spanish · faith (Spanish) · PSA #64
Lea
86
Biblical / English · weary or delicate (Hebrew) · PSA #74
Jane
86
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #120
Rhea
86
English / Other · flowing stream (Greek) · PSA #126
May
86
English · Month of May (from Roman goddess… · PSA #177
Joyce
86
English / Other · lord (Breton root) or rejoicing… · PSA #199
Rose
86
English / Spanish · rose flower (English from Latin) · PSA #245
Claire
86
English / Other · clear, bright (French via Latin) · PSA #318
Mae
86
English · variant of May, diminutive of Mary… · PSA #342
Joanne
86
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #352
Bea
86
English / Spanish · blessed or bringer of joy (Latin… · PSA #373
Rea
86
Other / English · flowing (Greek, via Rhea) · PSA #398
Shane
86
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Irish/Hebrew) · PSA #424
Dianne
86
English / Other · divine, heavenly (Latin via… · PSA #447
Chloe
86
English / Biblical · young green shoot, blooming (Greek) · PSA #471
Michelle
83
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3
Gina
82
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · PSA #19
Arlene
82
English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26
Irene
82
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
Alma
82
Spanish / English · soul (Spanish) or nourishing/kind… · PSA #32
Myrna
82
English / Other · beloved or affectionate (Irish… · PSA #38
Janice
82
English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40
Lorna
82
English / Other · Of Lorne (Scottish place name… · PSA #45
Christine
82
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46
Edna
82
Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48
Gemma
82
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50
Jenny
82
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51
Jessa
82
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · PSA #52
Norma
82
Spanish / English · rule, standard, precept (Latin) · PSA #54
Vilma
82
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or determined… · PSA #63
Daisy
82
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65
Emma
82
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · PSA #80
Mylene
82
Other / English · Blend of Marie (beloved/wished-for… · PSA #83
Nicole
82
English / Other · victory of the people (Greek via… · PSA #85
Margie
82
English / Other · pearl (English diminutive of… · PSA #92
Andrea
82
Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102
Delia
82
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104
Nancy
82
English / Biblical · grace or favor (Hebrew via English) · PSA #105
Best mother's maiden surnames for Pangilinan
Reverse search: which middle names go with Pangilinan?
Castro Pangilinan
86
173,686 people · Spanish
Garcia Pangilinan
84
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Pangilinan
84
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Pangilinan
84
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Pangilinan
84
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Pangilinan
84
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Pangilinan
84
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Pangilinan
84
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Pangilinan
84
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Pangilinan
84
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Pangilinan
84
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Pangilinan
84
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Pangilinan
84
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Pangilinan
84
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Pangilinan
84
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Pangilinan
84
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Pangilinan
84
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo Pangilinan
84
83,890 people · Spanish
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About the surname Pangilinan
Is Pangilinan 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.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Pangilinan?
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