Pagasa
/P-AA-G-AA-S-AA/
Hope — the Tagalog word for hope, a foundational virtue in Filipino Catholic tradition. The Philippines gave the name to its largest island in a disputed South China Sea group, calling it Hope, and to the first Philippine eagle hatched in captivity. A buoyant Filipino feminine naming the steadfast expectation of better things to come.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Pagasa is a Christian girl name of Tagalog origin, meaning “Hope — the Tagalog word for hope, a foundational virtue in Filipino Catholic tradition. The Philippines gave the name to its largest island in a disputed South China Sea group, calling it Hope, and to the first Philippine eagle hatched in captivity. A buoyant Filipino feminine naming the steadfast expectation of better things to come.”.
Pagasa is a girl's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Hope — the Tagalog word for hope, a foundational virtue in Filipino Catholic tradition. The Philippines gave the name to its largest island in a disputed South China Sea group, calling it Hope, and to the first Philippine eagle hatched in captivity. A buoyant Filipino feminine naming the steadfast expectation of better things to come." and belongs to the Light cluster — names meaning radiance, illumination, and hope.
Common among Filipino, SoutheastAsian families, Pagasa 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 Pagasa
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. Pagasa lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Pagasa's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Pagasa's saint & feast day →What does Pagasa'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 Pagasa resonates in either tradition.
Pagasa'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 Pagasa's full reading →
Does Pagasa go with your family's names?
Pagasa breaks into 6 sounds: /P-AA-G-AA-S-AA/. 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 Pagasa 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 Pagasa beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Pagasa — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Pagasa
If Pagasa 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 girl names, common in Filipino families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Light cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Pagasa
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Common questions about Pagasa
What does the name Pagasa mean?
Pagasa means "Hope — the Tagalog word for hope, a foundational virtue in Filipino Catholic tradition. The Philippines gave the name to its largest island in a disputed South China Sea group, calling it Hope, and to the first Philippine eagle hatched in captivity. A buoyant Filipino feminine naming the steadfast expectation of better things to come.." It is a girl name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Pagasa a boy or girl name?
Pagasa is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Pagasa?
Pagasa is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Filipino, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Pagasa a Christian name?
Yes. Pagasa is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tagalog origin.
What does Pagasa mean in Tagalog?
Pagasa originates from Tagalog, where it means "Hope — the Tagalog word for hope, a foundational virtue in Filipino Catholic tradition. The Philippines gave the name to its largest island in a disputed South China Sea group, calling it Hope, and to the first Philippine eagle hatched in captivity. A buoyant Filipino feminine naming the steadfast expectation of better things to come.."
What are common nicknames for Pagasa?
Common short forms of Pagasa include Asa.
What is the numerology of Pagasa?
Pagasa has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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