Boy name
Santana name meaning
“offspring, continuation of a family”
Santana is a masculine name commonly linked to Sanskrit santāna, meaning offspring, continuity, or the continuation of a family. In Javanese and Balinese usage, its source is traced through Old Javanese. The family meaning follows the source word’s related senses of offspring and continuity.
What does Santana mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Santana
In Javanese and Balinese usage, probably from Sanskrit santāna, ‘continuity, offspring’, through Old Javanese.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Santana
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Santana, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Santana: offspring, continuation of a family
- Kuwat: strong and able to endure
- Panji: noble title; ceremonial banner
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Santana Firmansyah Bima
Meaning of each word
- Santana: offspring, continuation of a family
- Firmansyah: royal decree, a ruler's command
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Santana Gema
Meaning of each word
- Santana: offspring, continuation of a family
- Gema: sound reflected back
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Tjokrorahardjo Santana Rudianto
Meaning of each word
- Tjokrorahardjo: discus and well-being
- Santana: offspring, continuation of a family
- Rudianto: famous wolf
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Santana Karman
Meaning of each word
- Santana: offspring, continuation of a family
- Karman: action or the result of deeds
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Meaning of each word
- Santana: offspring, continuation of a family
- Mujianto: to praise or offer praise
- Atep: steadfast, firm
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How to pronounce Santana
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /santana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦤ꧀ꦠꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮔ᮪ᮒᮔ |
Is Santana a boy’s name?
Yes, Santana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Santana ranks #1,884 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Santana
Names with related meanings
- Umar♂Life, longevity
- Irawan♂Possessing freshness or vitality
- Yahya♂The prophet John's name
- Sugeng♂Safe, alive and well
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Imran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Amran♂Prosperity, flourishing life
- Waluyo♂Recovered, safe, and well
- Yuwono♂Young, in one's youth
- Muda♂Young, still youthful
- Anom♂Young, youthful
- Margono♂Path, life's path
Famous people named Santana
- Santana
- Santana Sartana
FAQ about the name Santana
What is the meaning of Santana?
Santana means offspring, continuation of a family. In Javanese and Balinese usage, probably from Sanskrit santāna, ‘continuity, offspring’, through Old Javanese.
Is Santana a boy’s name?
Yes, Santana is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Santana?
Santana is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Santana have?
Santana has 3 syllables (San-ta-na) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Santana?
Santana ranks #1,884 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Santana?
Some ideas: Santana Kuwat Panji; Santana Firmansyah Bima; Santana Gema.
Famous people named Santana?
Notable people named Santana include Santana, Santana Sartana.
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