From Spanish Iloílo, from Hiligaynon Ilong-Ilong, from ilong (“nose”), from the nose-like shape of the land between the Iloilo River and Batiano River where the Spanish Fort San Pedro is located.

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Iloilo City

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What does Iloilo mean?: Iloilo means a province of Western Visayas, Visayas, Philippines. Capital and largest city: Iloilo City.
What is Iloilo in Hindi?: Iloilo in Hindi is इलोइलो (iloilo). See Iloilo meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Iloilo?: Iloilo is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Iloilo?: Iloilo is pronounced /ʔɪ.loˈʔi.lo/ (Philippines).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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