Santiago

Galician

[sanˈtjaɣʊ]

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Biblical character) James
  • SantiagoSantiago de Compostela (capital city in Galicia)
  • SantiagoSantiago de Chile (capital city in Chile)

Etymology

Inherited from Latin sanctus, Sanctus Iācōbus (Saint James) derived from Ancient Greek Ἰάκωβος derived from Hebrew (modern) יַעֲקֹב (heel-grabber, Jacob).

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

יַעֲקֹב

Gloss

heel-grabber, Jacob

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