Etymology

Makati

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Today it means: An independent city in Metro Manila, Philippines. Full definition →

Spanish Macati ← Tagalog Makati
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  1. Tagalog · derived fromMakati
  2. Spanish · borrowed fromMacati
  3. English todayMakati

From Spanish Macati as in its old name San Pedro de Macati, ultimately from Tagalog Makati.

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