Meaning: Saint Anne
The story
Santana comes from Santa Ana, Saint Anne, or from Spanish and Portuguese surnames and places with that dedication. Its history is devotional and geographical, rather than deriving from a musician’s given name.
Nicknames
- Tana
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Surname-style
- Spiritual
Origins
Santana comes from Spanish and Portuguese.
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