Political LeaderFilipino1890 – 1956
Elpidio Quirino
Sixth President of the Philippines (1948-1953)
Biography
Filipino statesman and the sixth President of the Philippines (1948-1953). He played a crucial role in Philippine independence and nation-building during the crucial early years of the republic.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Filipino
Born
1890
Died
1956
Thinking about the name
Elpidio
Greek origin
“The masculine Italian and Spanish form of the Greek 'elpis,' meaning 'hope.' Elpidio maintains the virtue-name tradition of classical antiquity while gaining Mediterranean warmth and Latin charm, less common but deeply meaningful for families honoring Greek or Italian heritage.”