Manilla

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muh-NIL-uh'muh-NIL-uh'3 syllables
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§English
Dynamic

MEANING

Derived from the name of the capital city of the Philippines

ORIGIN

Geographical

ETYMOLOGY

Named after the 'nilad' plant that grew abundantly in the area

CULTURAL NOTES

Often related to the bustling and diverse culture of Manila city

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically to refer to the Manila hemp and Manila envelopes, both products associated with the region

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish
Soft

MEANING

A place name associated with the Philippines

ORIGIN

Colonial

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted during Spanish colonization of the Philippines

CULTURAL NOTES

Significant in Spanish colonial history

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name was used during the Spanish era to designate the capital area

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Manilla - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations