Anak
/AA-N-AA-K/
Child, from the Tagalog word anak, a tender name that simply calls the bearer 'my child.' Central to Filipino family life, where devotion between parent and child is a cardinal value, it carries all the warmth of that bond, naming the little one as the heart and continuation of the household.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Anak is a Christian unisex name of Tagalog origin, meaning “Child, from the Tagalog word anak, a tender name that simply calls the bearer 'my child.' Central to Filipino family life, where devotion between parent and child is a cardinal value, it carries all the warmth of that bond, naming the little one as the heart and continuation of the household.”.
Anak is a unisex's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Child, from the Tagalog word anak, a tender name that simply calls the bearer 'my child.' Central to Filipino family life, where devotion between parent and child is a cardinal value, it carries all the warmth of that bond, naming the little one as the heart and continuation of the household." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among Filipino, SoutheastAsian families, Anak carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Anak
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Anak lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Anak's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Anak's saint & feast day →What does Anak's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Anak resonates in either tradition.
Anak's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Anak's full reading →
Does Anak go with your family's names?
Anak breaks into 4 sounds: /AA-N-AA-K/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Anak sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Anak beside your family's names →
Names similar to Anak
If Anak resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian unisex names, common in Filipino families
Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
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Common questions about Anak
What does the name Anak mean?
Anak means "Child, from the Tagalog word anak, a tender name that simply calls the bearer 'my child.' Central to Filipino family life, where devotion between parent and child is a cardinal value, it carries all the warmth of that bond, naming the little one as the heart and continuation of the household.." It is a unisex name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Anak a boy or girl name?
Anak is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Anak?
Anak is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Filipino, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Anak a Christian name?
Yes. Anak is a unisex name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tagalog origin.
What does Anak mean in Tagalog?
Anak originates from Tagalog, where it means "Child, from the Tagalog word anak, a tender name that simply calls the bearer 'my child.' Central to Filipino family life, where devotion between parent and child is a cardinal value, it carries all the warmth of that bond, naming the little one as the heart and continuation of the household.."
What is the numerology of Anak?
Anak has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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