Tagalog

Dakila

Pronounced dah-KEE-lahShare

Meaning: Majestic; sacred

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

A Tagalog adjective used as a given name. Its sense of greatness or majesty makes the meaning broader than an everyday description of strength.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Dakila comes from Tagalog.

Tagalog · Filipino

Bayani

Hero

Rare gem
Malay · Indonesian

Wira

Hero

Rare gem
Indonesian · Javanese

Teguh

Firm; strong; unwavering

Rare gem
Indonesian · Javanese

Satria

Knight; hero; nobleman

Rare gem
Javanese · Indonesian

Wijaya

Victory

Rare gem
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