Dayanghirang

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Tagalog
Pronounced Pron. /da.jaŋ.ˈhi.ɾaŋ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a title meaning "chosen lady" in Tagalog, derived from dayang referring to a precolonial noblewoman and hirang meaning "chosen, selected, appointed". It was originally used by a Tagalog noblewoman from Batangas, which became a hereditary surname after conversion to Christianity.
Added 5/12/2019 by HL
Edited 10/14/2024 by sekejap and Mike C