Froilan

Froilan is a masculine given name found in Spanish-speaking regions and among communities influenced by Spanish naming traditions, including the Philippines. It is also encountered as a surname in some cases. The origin of Froilan is not definitively established. It is commonly treated as a medieval Iberian form related to the name Froila or Froilán, and may derive from older Germanic elements that entered Iberia in the Visigothic period; the precise meaning remains uncertain.

Variants and spellings include Froilán, the Spanish form with an accent, and the Anglicized Froilan. The name is most often associated with male individuals and tends to be more common in regions with Spanish or Filipino cultural influence. In historical contexts, it appears in Iberian naming practices and later spread to Latin America and other communities through migration and colonization. While used primarily as a given name, Froilan as a surname is relatively uncommon.

Notable people named Froilan are typically regional figures rather than internationally prominent. In fiction, the name has appeared as a character name in various works, reflecting its cultural associations without implying a specific canon. Overall, Froilan remains a traditional, lineage-linked given name with a subtly Iberian and Filipino cultural footprint.