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    Tokayo (en. Namesake)

    to-ka-yo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who has the same name as another person.
    Juan is the namesake of Juan Dela Cruz.
    Si Juan ang tokayo ni Juan Dela Cruz.
    The sharing of the same name with a person or individual.
    As namesakes, they often share stories about their experiences.
    Bilang tokayo, madalas silang nagkukuwentuhan tungkol sa kanilang mga karanasan.

    Etymology

    Combination of the word 'toka' meaning 'sibling' and 'ayo' symbolizing name similarity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I share the same name with you.
    Tokayo kita
    Tokayo kita

    Related Words

    name
    A word or term that refers to the identification of a person.
    pangalan

    Slang Meanings

    Brother or friend with the same name.
    We seem to be connecting today, namesake!
    Parang nakatensos tayo ngayon, tokayo!
    A call for someone with the same name shade.
    Hey, namesake! Come on, let's play!
    Hey, tokayo! Tara, laro tayo!
    Informal way to call someone with the same name.
    Come on, namesake, pick me up!
    Sige na, tokayo, sunduin mo na ako!