Santa
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Santa
The name Santa is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "sacred," and is the feminine form of the Santo/Saint designation.
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Etymology
The name Santa is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "sacred," and is the feminine form of the Santo/Saint designation. It is primarily used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical significance as a title for female saints and venerated religious figures.
Santa currently ranks #8,267 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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