How to Write 'Soul' in Baybayin Script (Ilocano)
Authentic and historically accurate pre-Philippine script transliteration of the Ilocano word Soul. Etymology, root derivatives, and conjugations validated by linguistic researcher and pre-Philippine script expert Kristian Kabuay.
ILOCANO TRANSLATION
Soul
Traditional Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ka-Ra-Ru-A
Modern Writing Method
Breakdown:
Ka-Ra-Ru-A
Etymology
Cognate with the Tagalog word, derived from the number 'two' (dua), signifying the spiritual twin of the physical body.
ROOT WORD: KARARUA
mangururarua
to become a spirit
pagkararuaan
spiritual well-being
ankararua
ghostly
makikararua
to commune with spirits