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Quezon

US/ˈkeɪ.zon/

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/ˈkɛ.zon/

Quezon proper noun: a surname from Spanish [in turn from Hokkien], originally of Chinese origin common with Filipinos of Chinese ancestry.

Proper noun

Quezon (uncountable)

  1. A surname from Spanish [in turn from Hokkien], originally of Chinese origin common with Filipinos of Chinese ancestry
  2. (Philippines) Manuel Quezon (2nd president of the Philippines)
  3. A province of Calabarzon, Luzon, Philippines; Former name: Tayabas. Capital and largest city: Lucena.
  4. A municipality of Quezon, Luzon, Philippines, on the southern tip of Alabat island
  5. A municipality of Isabela, Luzon, Philippines
  6. A municipality of Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines
  7. A municipality of Nueva Ecija, Luzon, Philippines
  8. A municipality of Nueva Vizcaya, Luzon, Philippines
  9. A municipality of Palawan, Luzon, Philippines

Quezon meaning in Hindi, Marathi and Tagalog

Quezon in Hindi

province of the Philippines
केज़ोन kezon

Quezon in Marathi

province of the Philippines
केसोन keson

Quezon in Tagalog

province of the Philippines
Quezon

Forms of Quezon

alternative formQuezón

Origin of Quezon

The surname is ultimately from Hokkien, possibly 雞孫 /鸡孙 (ke-sun), via Spanish Quezon. The placenames in the Philippines are named after Pres. Manuel Quezon, the 2nd president of the Philippines. See also Tuazon, Dizon, Lacson, Tiongson, Singson, Pecson, etc.

Words formed from Quezon

Phrases with Quezon

Questions about Quezon

What does Quezon mean?
Quezon means a surname from Spanish [in turn from Hokkien], originally of Chinese origin common with Filipinos of Chinese ancestry.
What is Quezon in Hindi?
Quezon in Hindi is केज़ोन (kezon). See Quezon meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Quezon?
Quezon is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Quezon?
Quezon is pronounced /ˈkɛ.zon/ (Philippines).

Words near Quezon in the dictionary

  1. quezal
  2. quezales
  3. quezals
  4. Quezaltenango
  5. Quezaltepeque
  6. Quezon
  7. Quezon Boulevard
  8. Quezon City
  9. Quezon Hill
  10. Quezon Hill Proper
  11. Quezon, Jr.

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