Aitana has maintained its appeal as a feminine name in modern times while preserving its latin roots. Today, parents are drawn to its meaningful essence of "The most accredited theory is from the Latin “montāna,” meaning “places in the mountains, mountainous regions" and its cultural richness. This name bridges traditional heritage with contemporary naming trends.
The most accredited theory is from the Latin “montāna,” meaning “places in the mountains, mountainous regions.” Aitana is a mountain massif that is part of the Prebaetic system in the eastern end of the Iberian Peninsula. Administratively, the mountainous area is located in the Marina Baixa, Alcoià and Comtat comarcas in the northern part of Alicante province, Valencian Community, Spain. Another theory is from the term “Edetana” (Spanish: la montaña de los edetanos). The Edetani were an ancient Iberian (Pre-Roman) people of the Iberian peninsula (the Roman Hispania). They are believed to have spoken a form of the Iberian language. It was maybe first used as a feminine name by the Spanish poet Rafael Alberti who named his daughter in 1941. It was then popularized by Spanish-Italian actress Aitana Sánchez-Gijón (born 1968).
(Montāna) (Edetana)
This name has found popularity across catalan, and spanish speaking regions, demonstrating its cross-cultural appeal and adaptability.