What origin is the name Bayani?

Bayani comes from Filipino naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Bayani?

Names from the same filipino tradition pair naturally with Bayani — for example Amihan, Bituin, Diwata. You can browse more on our filipino names page.

Bayani

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bayani

Bayani

Boy

Filipino

2 syllables

Bayani is a Filipino boy's name meaning "The hero.".

Parents who choose Bayani pick a boy name from the Filipino tradition, meaning "The hero.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Filipino
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

The hero.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Bayani

What does Bayani mean?

Bayani is a boy name of Filipino origin meaning "The hero.".

How popular is Bayani?

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