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Around the world, サンタ (Santa , サンタ ) is a widespread largely girly, but seldom masculine forename. The first name サンタ is characteristic of the Dominican Republic, where it is a common female name, Nicaragua, where it is quite a common dominantly female, but uncommonly boy's name, and Latvia, where it is quite a common female name (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is commonest in India, Brazil, and Mexico. Much less frequently, サンタ is the last name as well as the forename.
サンタ is also a popular name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Santa Claus , the legendary figure said to deliver gifts to people on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians; Santa Muerte , the Female folk saint; Santa Claus' daughter , the fictional character; Santa , the Adventure Time series character and Santa Claus , the legendary character associated with Christmas, and in many other works.