Bangalan (en. Nickname)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A name given to a person that is often used as a nickname.
He started being called 'Bong' as his nickname.
Nagsimula siyang tawaging 'Bong' bilang kanyang bangalan.
Sometimes used to show a deeper relationship.
He wants to call his grandmother 'Lola' as a special nickname.
Gusto niyang tawaging 'Lola' ang kanyang lola bilang isang espesyal na bangalan.
A slang name that may not correspond to the real name.
His nickname 'Pablo' is not his real name.
Ang kanyang bangalan na 'Pablo' ay hindi ang kanyang totoong pangalan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Naming
A process of giving a title or name.
Pagbansag

Related Words

name
The official or legal title of a person.
pangalan
nickname
A name given that is informal.
palayaw

Slang Meanings

A name that implies a more playful or light connotation.
You know, Ana, just call her 'Ani' because 'Ana' sounds weirder in our group.
Alam mo ba, si Ana, tawagin mo na lang siyang 'Ani' kasi mas weird ang 'Ana' sa group namin.
A term of endearment or nickname for a friend.
Mark said, 'Just call me 'Bangs' because that's what my friends call me.'
Sabi ni Mark, 'Tawagin mo na lang akong 'Bangs' kasi yun ang tawag sa akin ng mga barkada ko.'