At a Glance
- Meaning
- A shaman, healer, or spiritual leader
- Origin
- Visayan / pan-Philippine
- Pronunciation
- bah-bye-LAHN
Babaylan is a Visayan / pan-Philippine name meaning “a shaman, healer, or spiritual leader”. It appears in our list of Filipino Baby Names Rooted in Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Babaylan
Meaning: A shaman, healer, or spiritual leader.
Origin: Visayan / pan-Philippine.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Babaylan
bah-bye-LAHNIPA /bɑː.baɪˈlɑːn/
Popularity of Babaylan
Babaylan 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 Babaylan
Similar Names
Masigasig · Matud · Kinaiya · Alimyon · Naimbag · Dagohoy
