Santiago: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“Saint James”

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سانتیاگو

Santiago

Santiago (سانتیاگو, Hebrew Santiago) is a Christian boy’s name that means “Saint James”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, James.

Santiago at a glance

Meaning: Saint James
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: san-tee-ah-goh
Syllables: 4
Letters: 8
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Santiago

In English: Saint James
اردو میں معنی: سینٹ جیمز

Origin and history of Santiago

From Spanish Sant Iago, Saint James, meaning 'Saint James'. From the battle cry of medieval Spain, naming St James (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter').

Base wordSpanish Sant Iago, Saint James

How to say and write Santiago

Say it: san-tee-ah-goh4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Santiago
Urdu: سانتیاگو
Original script: Santiago
Themes: Faith

Sibling names for Santiago

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Names like Santiago

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Questions about the name Santiago

What does the name Santiago mean?

Santiago means “Saint James”. In Urdu: سینٹ جیمز. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Santiago a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Santiago is a boy’s name.

Is Santiago a Christian name?

Yes. Santiago is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Spanish Sant Iago, Saint James, meaning 'Saint James'. From the battle cry of medieval Spain, naming St James (from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter').

How do you pronounce Santiago?

Say it “san-tee-ah-goh”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Santiago in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Santiago is written سانتیاگو. In its original script: Santiago.

Is the meaning of Santiago verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.