Anaya
[əˈnaɪə]Meaning
meaning unknown; possibly from the Spanish surname Anaya
Background Story
The meaning of Anaya is unknown. It is recorded as possibly coming from the Spanish surname Anaya, itself taken from the name of a Spanish town, and as being used for its similarity to Amaya. The name is recorded as Spanish in origin.
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