Harana
/həˈrɑː.nə/noun
A traditional Filipino practice of serenading a loved one, usually done by a man.
Did you know?In Filipino folklore, harana was believed to be a way to invoke the spirits of love, making it not just a serenade, but a ritual to win one's heart.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Austronesian
PAN
*harana
“to sing or chant for someone.”
Old Tagalog
Tagalog
harana
“a form of song or serenade.”
Spanish Colonial Period
Spanish
harana
“influenced by Spanish serenading customs.”
Modern Tagalog
Tagalog
harana
“a traditional courtship practice involving song.”