At a Glance
- Meaning
- A Philippine hardwood tree valued for its strength and density
- Origin
- Filipino
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- yah-KAHL
Yakal is a Filipino unisex name meaning “a Philippine hardwood tree valued for its strength and density”. It appears in our list of Filipino Baby Names Rooted in Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Yakal
Meaning: A Philippine hardwood tree valued for its strength and density.
Origin: Filipino.
How to Pronounce Yakal
yah-KAHLIPA /jɐˈkal/
Popularity of Yakal
Yakal 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 Yakal
Similar Names
Rosal · Molave · Habagat · Narra · Ulan · Banaba
