Balili

English

Etymology

Derived from Ibaloi badili, the name of the thick forest situated in the area. The Kankanaeys found it difficult to pronounce it and was pronounced as "Balili" instead.

Proper noun

Balili

1. A barangay of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines

   Meronyms: Botiwtiw, Cabanao, Central Balili, Little Flower, Luboc, Mamaga, Pinespark, Sadjap, Stonehill, Tabangaoen, Tebteb — sitios of Balili

   Coordinate terms: Alapang, Alno, Ambiong, Bahong, Balili, Betag, Bineng, Cruz, Lubas, Pico, Poblacion, Puguis, Shilan, Tawang, Wangal — barangays of La Trinidad

2. A barangay of Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines

   Coordinate terms: Balili, Bedbed, Bulalacao, Cabiten, Colalo, Guinaoang, Paco, Palasaan, Poblacion, Sapid, Tabio, Taneg — barangays of Mankayan

Cebuano

Etymology

From balili.

Proper noun

Balili

1. a surname from Cebuano