At a Glance
- Origin
- Hiligaynon/Panay mythology (Hinilawod epic)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-loon-SEE-nuh
Alunsina is a Hiligaynon/Panay mythology (Hinilawod epic) girl's name. It appears in our list of Filipino Baby Names Rooted in Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Alunsina
Origin: Hiligaynon/Panay mythology (Hinilawod epic).
A common claim: Often glossed as meaning 'the untouched one,' framing her as a pure, virgin sky goddess. Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Alunsina means 'the untouched one.' Other tellings of the Hinilawod epic instead describe her as 'the unfaithful one,' so the name's meaning is genuinely disputed.
How to Pronounce Alunsina
ah-loon-SEE-nuhIPA /ɑːluːnˈsiːnə/
Popularity of Alunsina
Alunsina doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Alunsina
Similar Names
Hanan · Dumakulem · Idiyanale · Amanikable · Dian Masalanta · Anitun
