Ngalan (en. Name)
ŋɐˈlɐn
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Name of a person.
Her name is Maria.
Ang kanyang ngalan ay Maria.
Name of an object.
The name of the book is 'The Work of a Hero'.
Ang ngalan ng libro ay 'Ang Gawain ng Isang Bayani'.
Name given to an animal.
The cat's name is Mingming.
Ang ngalan ng pusa ay Mingming.
Common Phrases and Expressions
name of God
Means 'name of the Lord' and is often used in prayers.
ngalan ng Diyos
Known by name
Famous or well-known.
Kilala sa ngalan
Related Words
personhood
Refers to the identity or characteristics of a person.
pagkatao
call
The process of giving names or societies.
tawag
Slang Meanings
name used for identification
What’s your name, bestie?
Ano'ng ngalan mo, bes?
nickname or term of endearment for someone
Why is your name so cute, right?
Bakit ang cute ng ngalan mo, 'di ba?
a name that carries significant meaning
It's not just a name, it has a story.
Hindi lang basta ngalan, may kwento 'yan.