Liwag

Liwag Meaning & Origin

About Liwag
The surname Liwag is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "liwanag," meaning "light" or "brightness." It is a common surname in the Philippines and is often associated with positive qualities such as enlightenment, clarity, and illumination. The name Liwag may have been given to individuals or families who were seen as sources of light or enlightenment within their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Liwag is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Liwag: 376
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,752
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Liwag based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Liwag is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 W IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/liwag*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Liwag in Braille

Here's how to represent Liwag in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Liwag in braille

How to sign the name Liwag using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Liwag using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Liwag in sign language

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