Ipangalan (en. To name)

i-pang-ALAN

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or process of giving a name to a person, thing, or event.
The parents named their child after his grandfather.
Ipinangalan ng mga magulang ang kanilang anak sa kanyang lolo.
The act of assigning a specific name to something.
He is trained to name animals with their characteristics.
Sinasanay siya na ipangalan ang mga hayop sa kanilang mga pang-uri.
Giving a title or recognition to a person or thing.
They named the book 'The Secret of Success.'
Ipinangalan nila ang libro na 'Ang Lihim ng Tagumpay'.

Etymology

The word 'ipangalan' comes from the root word 'pangalan' meaning 'name' combined with the verbal prefix 'i-' suggesting an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Name it now
A suggestion to name or designate something.
Ipangalan mo na
Named after
A way of referring to the name of a person or thing.
Ipinangalan kay

Related Words

name
A word or term used to identify a person, thing, or concept.
pangalan
naming
The process of assigning a name, often applicable to new products or ideas.
pagpapangalan

Slang Meanings

To give a name or title
Name him after your favorite superhero.
Ipangalan mo sa kanya ang paborito mong superhero.
To rebrand or change the name
We need to rename our business to make more noise.
Kailangan nating ipangalan ang ating negosyo para mas umingay.
To call or make a name for oneself
You should make a name for yourself in the industry.
Dapat mong ipangalan ang iyong sarili sa industriya.