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At first, Chinese traders used to call it "MAI"(ma-ee). When Ferdinand Magellan discovered it, he called it archipelago of St. Lazarus/archipelago of St. Lazaro because on the day he first stepped in the Philippines, it was St. Lazarus' feast day. After several years of conquering the Philippines, he named it Philippines to honor king Philip II of Spain. Filipinas, on the other hand, is the Tagalog/Filipino translation of the English word Philippines.It was recognized and declared as Philippines(feely-phins) by the Americans and Spaniards as well.(the Americans followed after the Spanish occupation in the Philippines for 333 years)
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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 gives name of the Philippines?
christian nicole carino was gave named of Philippines
After whom was the Philippines named?
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Who named the Philippines 'Islas de San Lazaro'?
The Philippines was named 'Islas de San Lazaro' by the Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in honor of Saint Lazarus. This name was used for a brief period before the islands were renamed in honor of King Philip II 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.
Who named the Philippines republic of the Philippines?
The Americans
Who named the last name of Philippines?
John Jack Philippines
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 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.
Who named the Philippines 'Islas de San Lazaro'?
The Philippines was named 'Islas de San Lazaro' by the Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in honor of Saint Lazarus. This name was used for a brief period before the islands were renamed in honor of King Philip II 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.
What are the different name of Philippine before?
Before the Philippines was named as such, it was known by various names including "Las Islas Filipinas" (named after King Philip II of Spain), "Maharlika" (a pre-colonial term meaning nobility), and "Hari", which means king in Tagalog.
