Fanilo
Malagasy · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Fanilo
Fanilo is a Malagasy name derived from the word "fanilo," meaning "light" or "lamp" in the Malagasy language, with roots in Austronesian linguistics.
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Etymology
Fanilo is a Malagasy name derived from the word "fanilo," meaning "light" or "lamp" in the Malagasy language, with roots in Austronesian linguistics. The name is used primarily among Malagasy people of Madagascar and reflects the island's Christian and traditional Malagasy cultural heritage.
Fanilo currently ranks #4,699 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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