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I think it was Magellan that named it the Philippines after King Phillip II of Spain. If not Magellan, it was most definitely a Spaniard.
it is Ruy Lopez De Villialubus who give the name "las islas filipinas" in honor of prince felipi who later become king Philip 11 in Spain.
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Who named the Philippines republic of the Philippines?
The Americans
Why is the Philippines named the Philippines?
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain when the country was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century. The name "Philippines" was given to honor the king and the country was named Las Islas Filipinas in Spanish.
Who named the last name of Philippines?
John Jack Philippines
Who gives name of the Philippines?
christian nicole carino was gave named of Philippines
After whom was the Philippines named?
simple but terible by:shannene dp. barrameda
Where did the word 'Philippines' come from?
The Philippines was named after King Philip of Spain. The Philippines used to be a colony of Spain.
Where the word Philippines come from?
The Philippines was named after King Philip of Spain. The Philippines used to be a colony of Spain.
Why is Philippines named Philippines?
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos. At the time of the naming, Philip was Crown Prince of Spain. NOTE: When the Philippines was named, Philip II of Spain was still a prince and not a king. Therefore, Philippines was actually named after a prince at that time.
After whom is the Philippines named?
the Philippine's named after PPrince Philip of Spain.
Who saint did Ferdinand Magellan name the Philippines after?
He named the Philippines after Philip II of Spain.
How Philippines got its name?
When the Spanish came to the Philippines they named it The Philippines after Prince Philip who later became King Philip II.
Who is the first man who named the Philippines?
The man who named the Philippines was Ruy Lopez de Villalobos. He gave it the name Las Islas Filipinas which was in honor of Philip II of Spain. The name was changed to the Philippines in the 20th century.
