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Arantza

Arantza

Updated: by MomsWhoThink Staff

Arantza is a Spanish name with Basque origins and a nature meaning. It's also a name associated with the Virgin Mary. Oddly, several notable tennis players from throughout Europe have this given name. All of that said, Americans are catching on, and we expect Arantza to gain some popularity in the United States over the next few years. It's pretty and has an exotic, international sound to it. We like the way that it flows with one-syllable middle names like, Rose, Belle, and Mae.

Meaning of the name Arantza:

Basque: Thornbush

Origin of the name Arantza:

Arantz, sometimes spelled Arzntxa, is a Basque name that's short for Arantzazu. In the Basque community of Spain, Our Lady of Arantzazu is a name associated with the Virgin Mary.

Symbolism of the name Arantza:

Arantza is often associated with the Virgin Mary, so some new parents of the Christian faith may find symbolism here. Because the name means “thornbush,” it could also symbolize sin, sorrow, and hardship. In the Bible, “thorns and prickles” often symbolized wilderness or desolation.

Style of the name Arantza:

International

Gender of the name Arantza:

Arantza is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Arantza:

AH-ron-za

Number of syllables in the name Arantza:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Arantza:

The baby name Arantza evokes images of someone who is mystical and powerful.

Alternative spellings for the name Arantza:

  • Arantxa

Nicknames for the name Arantza:

N/A

Popularity of the name Arantza:

According to the Social Security Administration, Arantza has never been a top 1,000 baby name in the United States.

Related names for the name Arantza:

  • Arava
  • Aracelia
  • Anthe
  • Annelore
  • Alwyne

Great middle names for Arantza and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Arantza:

  • Arantxa Parra Santonja (tennis player)
  • Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (tennis player)
  • Arantxa Rus (tennis player)
  • Arantxa King (long jumper and track and field athlete)
  • Arantxa Ochoa (ballet dancer)
  • Arantxa Urretavizcaya (writer, screenwriter, and actress)
  • Arantxa Isabel Álvarez (singer and TV personality)

Arantzas in popular culture:

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