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About Baybayin Names
Preserving Filipino heritage, one name at a time.
Our Mission
Baybayin Names was created to preserve and share the ancient Filipino writing system known as Baybayin. Before Spanish colonization, Baybayin was used across the Philippines as a primary means of written communication. Our goal is to make this beautiful script accessible to everyone — Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike — by providing free, accurate translations of names into Baybayin script.
Free Translations
Every name translation is provided at no cost, forever.
Cultural Heritage
Helping reconnect Filipinos with their pre-colonial writing heritage.
Community Driven
Users can request custom translations for names not yet in our database.
What is Baybayin?
Baybayin (also known as Alibata) is an ancient script used in the Philippines before the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. It is a Brahmic script, related to scripts from Indonesia, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries. Each character in Baybayin represents a syllable, making it a unique and beautiful writing system.
The script experienced a decline during the Spanish colonial period when the Latin alphabet was introduced. Today, there is a growing movement to revive and preserve Baybayin as an important part of Filipino cultural identity. It has been featured in Philippine currency, tattoos, art, and educational materials.
About Mawadika Team
Mawadika Team is a group of Filipino developers, designers, and cultural enthusiasts dedicated to creating digital tools that celebrate and preserve Philippine heritage. We believe that technology can play a vital role in keeping our cultural traditions alive for future generations.
Our projects include the Baybayin Names dictionary, a Baybayin keyboard for digital input, and various educational resources about Philippine history and culture.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about Baybayin, suggestions for our service, or just want to share your Baybayin name with us, feel free to reach out.