At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hero
- Origin
- Filipino/Tagalog
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- bah-YAH-nee
Bayani is a Filipino/Tagalog boy's name meaning “hero”. It appears in our list of Filipino Baby Names Rooted in Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Bayani
Meaning: Hero.
Origin: Filipino/Tagalog.
How to Pronounce Bayani
bah-YAH-neeIPA /bɑːˈjɑːniː/
Popularity of Bayani
● Peak: #6850 in 2009 · ● Latest: #6866 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2024.
Lists That Include Bayani
Similar Names
Dakila · Perlas · Lakan · Luntian · Maharlika · Ganda
More Baby Name Inspiration