ABAD

from the Spanish word abad
abad
abbot


This is a common Filipino surname in the Philippines.


Kaye Abad is a Filipina actress.

Jose Abad Santos (1886-1942) was a chief justice of the Philippine Supreme Court.

Pacita Abad (1946-2004) was a  famous Filipina artist of modern painting. 

Antonio Abad (1894-1970) was a Filipino poet and essayist who wrote in Spanish.