Santa

Santa Meaning & Origin

About Santa
The name "Santa" is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint." It is commonly associated with Santa Claus, the legendary figure who brings gifts to children during Christmas. The name reflects the benevolent and generous nature of this beloved character, embodying the spirit of giving and joy during the holiday season.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Santa are female.

Santa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 120% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 N T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsænə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Santa in Braille

Here's how to represent Santa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Santa in braille

How to Spell the Name Santa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Santa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Santa in sign language

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