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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: The Sierra de Aitana mountain

Aitana is a Spanish feminine name encompassing heritage and unforgotten roots. Coined by the Spanish poet Rafael Alberti for his daughter, Aitana is an homage to the mountain massif Sierra de Aitana—so chosen to honor his last view of Spain as he left in exile. Fostering an enduring love for his native country until his death, much of Rafael's poetry and art serve as snapshots into a time gone by. Aitana is perhaps one of his greatest creations, embodying nostalgia, family, and the call of home.