Santiago
Santiago is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “Saint James”.
| Meaning | Saint James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | sahn-TYAH-goh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia |
Meaning and origin of Santiago
Santiago comes from Sant Iago, 'Saint James', the medieval Spanish way of naming James the son of Zebedee. Iago is a Spanish descendant of the Latin Iacobus, from the Hebrew Ya'akov, often explained as 'holder of the heel' or 'supplanter'. The Apostle James became patron of Spain, and his shrine at Santiago de Compostela drew pilgrims from across Europe. Cities in Chile, Cuba and the Dominican Republic carry the name.
Is Santiago a Christian name?
Santiago is a Christian name honouring Saint James the Greater, one of the Twelve Apostles, whose tomb is venerated in Santiago de Compostela at the end of the Camino pilgrimage.
How popular is Santiago?
One of the most popular boys' names across Latin America in recent years and growing in the United States.
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Spellings and variants of Santiago
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Santiago mean?
Santiago means 'Saint James'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Santiago a Christian name?
Santiago is a Christian name honouring Saint James the Greater, one of the Twelve Apostles, whose tomb is venerated in Santiago de Compostela at the end of the Camino pilgrimage.
How do you pronounce Santiago?
Santiago is pronounced sahn-TYAH-goh.
Is Santiago a boy or girl name?
Santiago is usually a boy name.