How to Say “Girl” in Ilocano

By Gregory Jackson • Updated October 1, 2026

balasang

The Ilocano word for girl is balasang.

balasang is a noun used to refer to a young female person.

Meaning: young female person (noun)

Did you know?

In some rural Ilocano communities, a balasang was historically expected to be proficient in weaving and household management before marriage.
In many Ilocano communities, calling a young woman a balasang can be a way of acknowledging her readiness for courtship.
The word balasang is frequently used in traditional Ilocano folk songs to describe a maiden's beauty or virtue.

Examples in context

Nakapintas a dalaga!
What a beautiful girl!
Nalaing dayta a balasang.
That girl is smart.
Adda maysa a balasang idi.
There was a girl earlier.
Napintas a balasang ni Maria.
Maria is a beautiful girl.

Example conversation

Antonio and Maria are looking at a photograph.

Antonio

Siasino daytoy a balasang?
Who is this girl?
Maria

Ni kabsatko daytoy, Antonio.
This is my sister, Antonio.
Antonio

Napintas unay dayta a balasang.
That girl is very beautiful.
Maria

Agyamanak unay, Antonio.
Thank you very much, Antonio.

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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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