Pangalan (en. Name)

/paŋˈɡa.lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word that refers to a person, thing, or idea.
His sister's name is Maria.
Ang pangalan ng kanyang kapatid ay Maria.
A term used to identify a person or thing.
I need to show my name on the document.
Kailangan kong ipakita ang aking pangalan sa dokumento.
Provides identity to an individual or group.
The name of the company is 'Tech Innovations'.
Ang pangalan ng kumpanya ay 'Tech Innovations'.

Etymology

Nagmula sa salitang ugat na 'ngalan'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

What is your name?
A question asking what someone is called.
Anong pangalan mo?
Write down your name.
To provide a name on paper or a document.
Isulat ang iyong pangalan.

Related Words

famous name
A name that has high recognition or reputation.
pangalang-dakila
character name
Name of characters with distinctive traits or abilities.
pangalalang-kawal

Slang Meanings

nickname
What's your friend's name? Oh, Lodi! That's his nickname.
Anong pangalan ng tropa mo? Ah, Lodi! Yung nickname niya yun.
handle
Before you start streaming, you should have a good name or handle.
Bago ka mag-start mag-stream, dapat may magandang pangalan ka o handle.
identity
Sometimes, your name is connected to your identity.
Minsan, ang pangalan mo kasi ay konektado sa pagkatao mo.