Ingalan (en. Name)
in-gá-lan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A word used to identify or refer to a person, thing, place, or concept.
The name of her favorite book is 'Noli Me Tangere'.
Ang ingalan ng kanyang paboritong aklat ay 'Noli Me Tangere'.
The call or identification of a person or group.
The name of his family comes from their ancestors.
Ang ingalan ng kanyang pamilya ay nagmula sa kanilang ninuno.
The term used in official documents as identification.
He needs to write his name on the application form.
Kailangan niyang isulat ang kanyang ingalan sa application form.
Etymology
English
Common Phrases and Expressions
In your name
A way of referring related to the name of a person or God.
Sa iyong ingalan
Your name
Refers to the identification of a person.
Ang ingalan mo
Related Words
female name
A name used for females.
pangalang-babae
male name
A name used for males.
pangalang-lalaki
Slang Meanings
nickname
Who are you referring to? The nickname for Pedro is 'Dodong'.
Sino ang tinutukoy mo? 'Yung ingalan ni Pedro, ang tawag sa kanya ay 'Dodong'.
alias
On Facebook, I use an alias; I don't like my real name.
Sa Facebook, gumagamit ako ng ingalan, hindi ko gusto ang tunay kong pangalan.
pet name
He calls his girlfriend by a pet name, 'Bebang'.
Tumawag siya ng ingalan sa kanyang girlfriend, 'Bebang'.