Malakas

Strong (from creation myth)

GenderBoyOriginFilipinoSay itmah-LAH-kasPopularityUncommon
Pronounced mah-LAH-kas

About the name Malakas

Malakas comes from the Filipino creation myth of the first man and woman, Malakas and Maganda, born from a bamboo stalk. It's a mythic name full of primal strength.

A powerful, grounded boy with an unbreakable spirit.

Fun fact

According to Philippine mythology, Malakas and Maganda were the first man and woman, born from a split bamboo stalk.

Nicknames for Malakas

Kas

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