Etymology

Santa Barbara

Today it means: Any of several cities. Full definition →

Spanish Santa Bárbara
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromSanta Bárbara“Saint Barbara”
  2. English todaySanta Barbara

Borrowed from Spanish Santa Bárbara (“Saint Barbara”).

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