Apolinario

Apolinario is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. It derives from the Latin name Apollinarius, which in turn comes from the Greek name Apollinaris, meaning “belonging to Apollo” or “of Apollo.” The form has historical usage in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions and in the Philippines, where Spanish influence shaped naming patterns. In Portuguese contexts, the variant Apolinário is common.

Notable people with the name include Apolinario Mabini, a Filipino revolutionary leader and statesman who played a central role in the early government of the Philippines, and Apolinario de la Cruz, known as Hermano Pule, a Filipino religious leader who organized a lay movement in the early 19th century and was executed by colonial authorities. The name has appeared in literature and historical records as part of broader Hispanic and Filipino naming traditions.

As a given name, Apolinario is most often found in historical contexts or within families with Hispanic or Portuguese heritage. Today it remains relatively uncommon in many parts of the world, but it appears in genealogical sources and regional name lists, reflecting its enduring but regional usage.