Santeria

Santeria Meaning & Origin

About Santeria
The name "Santeria" refers to a syncretic religion that originated in Cuba and combines elements of West African Yoruba beliefs with Roman Catholicism. The term itself is derived from the Spanish word "santo," meaning saint, and refers to the veneration of saints in this religious practice. Santeria is characterized by its rituals, ceremonies, and the worship of Orishas, deities that represent different aspects of nature and human life. It is a complex and diverse belief system that has spread beyond Cuba, influencing various Afro-Caribbean communities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Santeria are female.

Santeria Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S053060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE2 N T EH1 R IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˌsænˈtɛriə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Santeria in Braille

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

The name Santeria in braille

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

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

The name Santeria in sign language

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