Santana
/ san-TAH-nah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Religious
Meaning & Etymology
From Saint Anne
From Saint Anne
Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese ‘Santa Ana’, meaning ‘Saint Anne’, the mother of the Virgin Mary.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance > Western > Ibero-Romance > Galician-Portuguese
Cultural context
Santana is a common surname and given name in Cape Verde, reflecting the strong Catholic influence in the archipelago’s culture and naming traditions.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes religious devotion and connection to the Catholic faith, particularly honoring Saint Anne, who is revered as the patron saint of mothers.