Isagani
Philippines · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Isagani
The name 'Isagani' means "the one who is like a rose" or "rose-like," derived from the Tagalog words *isa* (one) and *gani* (a variant of *gulay* or *rosas*), though its precise etymology is debated and may also stem from Sanskrit influences.
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Etymology
The name 'Isagani' means "the one who is like a rose" or "rose-like," derived from the Tagalog words *isa* (one) and *gani* (a variant of *gulay* or *rosas*), though its precise etymology is debated and may also stem from Sanskrit influences. It is primarily used in Filipino culture, particularly within the Philippines, and is famously associated with the character Isagani from José Rizal's novel *El Filibusterismo*, a symbol of youthful idealism and patriotism.
Isagani currently ranks #11,301 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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