Meaning: Possibly “abundant harvest”
The story
Isagani is a literary Filipino name used by José Rizal in El filibusterismo (1891). Its proposed connection to masaganang ani, “abundant harvest,” is plausible but not certain.
Nicknames
- Gani
- Isa
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Literary
- Works everywhere
Origins
Isagani comes from Tagalog and Filipino.
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