US Popularity Rank: 19493

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Saintlike; Holy

Give baby a saintly name with a Spanish twist by choosing Santanna. As a variant of Santana, Santanna means "saintlike" and "holy" in Spanish, where santa signifies "saint." Santanna is also an Italian surname adorned by Sicily Christians who built local shrines and churches in honor of Saint Anna. Saint Anna first appeared in the Gospel of James in 150 AD as the mother of Mary and the grandmother of Jesus. As a nod to your shared faith and the customs of honoring family connections, Santanna reminds your little one to lead a life of admiration and good deeds.