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Name Manila
Type Settlement
Usage Filipino, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Maranao, English, Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /mə.ˈnɪl.ə/(English) /ma.ˈni.la/(Spanish)
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

From Tagalog Maynila, which is derived from the term may-nila meaning "where indigo is found", ultimately from Sanskrit नील (nila) referring to the indigo plant as well as indigo dye. This is the name of the capital city of the Philippines.
Added 6/18/2017 by Beautiful Victory