Name Bagatsing
Type Surname
Usage Filipino
Other Forms FormsBhagat Singh
Theme lion
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Meaning & History
Filipinized form of Bhagat Singh, a combination of Sanskrit भगत (bhagat) meaning "devotee, follower" combined with सिंह (siṃhá) meaning "lion". A notable bearer was RAMON Bagatsing (1916-2006), the 19th Mayor of Manila who was of Indian descent.