Santanna
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Santanna
The given name 'Santanna' is derived from the Italian name 'Santana', which is a feminine form of 'Santo', meaning 'holy' or 'saint', and is rooted in the Latin language.
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Etymology
The given name 'Santanna' is derived from the Italian name 'Santana', which is a feminine form of 'Santo', meaning 'holy' or 'saint', and is rooted in the Latin language. The name 'Santanna' is commonly used in Latin American cultures, particularly in Brazil, where it is associated with the Afro-Brazilian spiritual movement Candomblé, and has also been used in various Christian contexts.
Santanna currently ranks #12,070 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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