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The meaning of Brandon Vera’s Baybayin tattoos

Christian — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:27:40 +0000

Some of you may have caught the UFC’s Brandon Vera fight tonight against Reese Andy and wondering what his tattoos are. On his back are Mundo (Earth), Hangin (Wind), Tubig (Water) and Apoy (Fire).

Below is what looks like an interesting transliteration -GO-D

UFC’s Brandon Vera’s Baybayin thigh tattoos

Christian — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:44:51 +0000

Here’s video of UFC’s Brandon Vera practicing his moves. You will notice 2 big Baybayin tattoos on his thighs. I can’t really make them out but I think I see “LA” & “Ya”.

Brandon Vera’s Baybayin tattoos

Christian — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:30:49 +0000

UFC Light-Heavyweight contender Brandon Vera has 4 big Baybayin tattoos on his back signifying Mundo (Earth), Hangin (Wind), Tubig (Water) and Apoy (Fire). Based on the photos below, it looks like the MU character is missing a kudlit below it. Without the kudlit, it would read MA-N-DO. While Mundo is conversational Tagalog for Earth, Lupa (Dirt) is probably more proper. Interested in getting artwork of this old pre-Filipino writing system? Check out the translation services.

Interested to learn more about this pre-Filipino writing system? Check out Baybayin.com.