indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Political Subdivision
Usage Filipino, Central Bikol, Tagalog, English
Meaning & History
Either from a Hispanicized plural form of Bikol kamalig meaning "shelter, hut, storage shed" or the plural form of Spanish camarín meaning "alcove, niche". This is the name of two provinces of the Philippines, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur.