Manilla or Manila?
Two spellings, side by side.
Manilla and Manila are two spellings of the same sound. Manilla is listed with the meaning "A winding river" and Manila with "Means from Manila; an American name inspired by the capital city of the Philippines". Manilla is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Manilla | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A winding river. | Means from Manila; an American name inspired by the capital city of the Philippines. |
| Origin | English | International |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ma-nil-la | Ma-ni-la |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Manilla and Manila
Is Manilla or Manila more common?
Manilla is more often searched and saved on this site; Manila is also used.
Do Manilla and Manila mean the same?
Manilla: "A winding river". Manila: "Means from Manila; an American name inspired by the capital city of the Philippines".
How do you say Manilla?
In parts: Ma-nil-la. Manila is said the same way.
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