Mariang Makiling: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Maria of Mount Makiling, the guardian spirit of the mountain in Philippine folklore
Origin
Filipino (Tagalog)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
mah-ree-AHNG mah-KEE-ling

Mariang Makiling is a Filipino (Tagalog) girl's name meaning “Maria of Mount Makiling, the guardian spirit of the mountain in Philippine folklore”. It appears in our list of Filipino Baby Names Rooted in Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Mariang Makiling

Meaning: Maria of Mount Makiling, the guardian spirit of the mountain in Philippine folklore.

Origin: Filipino (Tagalog).

How to Pronounce Mariang Makiling

mah-ree-AHNG mah-KEE-lingIPA /mɑːˈrjɑːŋ mɑːˈkiːlɪŋ/

Popularity of Mariang Makiling

Mariang Makiling 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.

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