Aglipay
/AA-G-L-IH-P-AA-Y/
An Ilocano family name of likely local Philippine origin, borne by Gregorio Aglipay y Labayan (1860–1940), the Filipino Catholic priest who co-founded the Iglesia Filipina Independiente — the Philippine Independent Church — in 1902 in the wake of the revolution against Spanish colonial rule. The surname, taken as a given name in patriotic Filipino families, carries the meaning of spiritual self-determination and indigenous Philippine Christianity rather than any older lexical gloss.
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Yes — Aglipay is a Christian boy name of Tagalog origin, meaning “An Ilocano family name of likely local Philippine origin, borne by Gregorio Aglipay y Labayan (1860–1940), the Filipino Catholic priest who co-founded the Iglesia Filipina Independiente — the Philippine Independent Church — in 1902 in the wake of the revolution against Spanish colonial rule. The surname, taken as a given name in patriotic Filipino families, carries the meaning of spiritual self-determination and indigenous Philippine Christianity rather than any older lexical gloss.”.
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Meaning & origin
Aglipay is a boy's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "An Ilocano family name of likely local Philippine origin, borne by Gregorio Aglipay y Labayan (1860–1940), the Filipino Catholic priest who co-founded the Iglesia Filipina Independiente — the Philippine Independent Church — in 1902 in the wake of the revolution against Spanish colonial rule. The surname, taken as a given name in patriotic Filipino families, carries the meaning of spiritual self-determination and indigenous Philippine Christianity rather than any older lexical gloss." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Filipino, Ilocano, SoutheastAsian families, Aglipay carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Aglipay
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Aglipay lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Aglipay's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Aglipay's saint & feast day →What does Aglipay's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Aglipay resonates in either tradition.
Aglipay's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Aglipay's full reading →
Does Aglipay go with your family's names?
Aglipay breaks into 7 sounds: /AA-G-L-IH-P-AA-Y/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Aglipay sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Aglipay beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Aglipay
What does the name Aglipay mean?
Aglipay means "An Ilocano family name of likely local Philippine origin, borne by Gregorio Aglipay y Labayan (1860–1940), the Filipino Catholic priest who co-founded the Iglesia Filipina Independiente — the Philippine Independent Church — in 1902 in the wake of the revolution against Spanish colonial rule. The surname, taken as a given name in patriotic Filipino families, carries the meaning of spiritual self-determination and indigenous Philippine Christianity rather than any older lexical gloss.." It is a boy name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Aglipay a boy or girl name?
Aglipay is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Aglipay?
Aglipay is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Filipino, Ilocano, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Aglipay a Christian name?
Yes. Aglipay is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tagalog origin.
What does Aglipay mean in Tagalog?
Aglipay originates from Tagalog, where it means "An Ilocano family name of likely local Philippine origin, borne by Gregorio Aglipay y Labayan (1860–1940), the Filipino Catholic priest who co-founded the Iglesia Filipina Independiente — the Philippine Independent Church — in 1902 in the wake of the revolution against Spanish colonial rule. The surname, taken as a given name in patriotic Filipino families, carries the meaning of spiritual self-determination and indigenous Philippine Christianity rather than any older lexical gloss.."
What is the numerology of Aglipay?
Aglipay has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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