Tagalog · Filipino

Liwayway

Pronounced lih-why-WHYShare

Meaning: Dawn; daybreak

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Liwayway is a Tagalog name meaning dawn or daybreak. Its repeated sounds belong to the Philippine word itself.

Nicknames

  • Liway
  • Waya

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Liwayway comes from Tagalog and Filipino.

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