Are there any famous male personalities with a Chamorro name?

Some famous male Chamorro personalities include Manny Crisostomo, a renowned photojournalist and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Secondly, Peter Gumataotao is the current director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) and a retired rear admiral (upper half) of the United States Navy. Lastly, Frank Camacho is a prominent Chamorro mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the UFC.

Who are the Chamorro people?

The Chamorro are native inhabitants of the Mariana Islands, which are politically separated between the Micronesian Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the American territory of Guam (2).

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7 Chamorro Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Magahet	Boy	One who is honest and truthful
Mahoyu	Boy	A man who is strong and tough
Maipe	Boy	Fiery; Hot
Mamaisa	Boy	He who likes being alone or solitary
Mapappa	Boy	Someone who has been detached or removed
Matapang	Boy	Brave and spirited
Menhalom	Boy	Smart and intelligent