Santana

Santana is a Spanish surname that has been adopted as a given name, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

The name Santana is derived from the name of a place in Spain, which is believed to have originated from the Latin phrase 'sancta Anna,' meaning 'Saint Anne.' Saint Anne was the mother of the Virgin Mary, according to Christian tradition.

As a surname, Santana was likely originally used to identify someone who lived near or came from a place called Santana, which may have been associated with a church or monastery dedicated to Saint Anne.

When used as a given name, Santana has taken on a more secular meaning, often associated with qualities like strength, resilience, and individuality, perhaps influenced by the famous guitarist Carlos Santana.