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    Magkapangalan (en. Named together)

    /maɡkaˈpaŋalan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term used to describe two people or things having the same name.
    They are named together and often confuse each other.
    Sila ay magkapangalan at madalas na nalilito sa isa't isa.
    A historical term used in situations relating to name similarity.
    Namesakes in history often have unexpected connections.
    Ang mga magkapangalan sa kasaysayan ay kadalasang may mga hindi inaasahang ugnayan.
    A common term in choosing names for children.
    Many parents consider naming their child after famous people.
    Maraming magulang ang nag-iisip na bigyan ng pangalan ang kanilang anak na magkapangalan sa mga sikat na tao.

    Etymology

    Derived compound word: 'magka' (indicating shared characteristic) + 'pangalan' (referring to the identity or name of a person or thing).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    we have the same name
    We share the same name.
    magkapangalan tayo
    they are named together
    It is said that they have the same name.
    sila ay magkapangalan

    Related Words

    name
    Refers to the identification or name of a person, animal, or object.
    pangalan
    middle name
    An additional name given to a person, often used in official documents.
    pangalawang pangalan

    Slang Meanings

    Twin names or people who have the same name.
    Who’s older between those two with the same name, you or him?
    Sino nga bang mas matanda sa magkapangalan na yan, ikaw o siya?
    People who are in the same batch or studied together in the same year.
    Since you have the same name, it’s like you’re batchmates during reunions.
    Dahil magkapangalan kayo, parang batchmates na rin kayo sa mga reunion.