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.
Most individuals with the name Santeria are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Santeria in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.