Santa Meaning

What does Santa mean?

The name Santa is of Italian origin.

The meaning of Santa is "holy".

Santa is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced San-ta.

Santa is a form of Santo. See Santo for further details.

Embraced by many parents, the name Santa, is one of timelessness and charm.

This 2 syllable name has greatness and adventure.

Santa is also great as a middle name.

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 11,209 in baby name popularity for girls with 9 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 9,802 in baby name popularity for girls with 11 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Santa has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Santa Name Popularity Page.

Santa is a form of Santo.

Santa has the diminutive (nickname) Santuzza.

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Would you like to fingerspell the name Santa in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Santa.

Just for fun, see the name Santa in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Santa in Nautical Flags page.