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Yaiza

ˈɟ͡ʝai̯.θa
ˈɟ͡ʝai̯.sa
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

love island Spain
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Meaning & Etymology

Yaiza is a name derived from a small town located in the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Spain. The name gained literary prominence through the character Yaiza in Alberto Vázquez-Figueroa's Ocean trilogy, beginning in 1984. The town itself is known for its picturesque settings, cultural traditions like the annual Belén display, and its significance in the municipality of Yaiza.

Etymology

Original Form:

Yaiza

Evolution:

The name Yaiza originates from the name of a town in the Canary Islands, Spain. It was later popularized as a given name through its use in literature.

Source:

From the name of a town in the Canary Islands, Spain, and its use in Alberto Vázquez-Figueroa's Ocean trilogy.

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