Manila
muh-NIH-luh
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
214
Peak Year
#104 in 1898
First Recorded
1897
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Manila is a place name, most famously the capital of the Philippines. Its etymology is uncertain, but it's associated with the local 'nilad' plant.
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