How to Say “Baby” in Ilocano

By Gregory Jackson • Updated October 1, 2026

ubing

The Ilocano word for baby is ubing.

ubing refers to a very young human being.

Meaning: very young human being (noun)

Did you know?

The word ubing can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe someone who is acting immaturely, regardless of their actual age.
The term ubing is frequently used as a kinship term to address children in the community, even if the speaker is not biologically related to them.
While ubing is the general term for a baby, Ilocano speakers use the specific term itot to refer to a newborn or a very small infant.

Examples in context

Napintas daytoy ubing.
This baby is beautiful.
Nakaturog idin ti ubing.
The baby is already sleeping.
Adda ubing idiay suli.
There is a baby in the corner.

Example conversation

Maria and Manuel are looking at a photo.

Maria

Siasino daytoy ubing?
Who is this baby?
Manuel

Anak daytoy ti kabsat ko.
This is my sibling's child.
Maria

Nagpintas dayta ubing!
That baby is so beautiful!
Manuel

Wen, napintas isuna.
Yes, he/she is beautiful.

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Gregory Jackson

Kumusta! I'm Gregory, your friendly guide to the Filipino language, Tagalog. My passion for languages, especially Tagalog, propels me into writing posts filled with formal and informal ways of expressing yourself in this vibrant language. From everyday greetings like "Good Evening", to unusual phrases such as "pak" or "nga", I've got you covered! I also have an obsession with food which often reflects in my posts — from "cereal" to "spaghetti", expect a dash of yummy in my content. I also write about Ilocano, the language of northern Luzon, sharing how everyday words are said in it. Mabuhay!

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