Aitana

Aitana is a Spanish place-name used as a first name, associated with a mountain in Spain. Its geographical connection is clearer than the older meaning of the place-name, so it is best understood as a mountain name rather than assigned an unsupported word-for-word translation.

Poet Rafael Alberti named his daughter Aitana, giving the name a literary family connection. Actress Aitana Sánchez-Gijón is another recognizable bearer. The sequence of vowels is an important part of its sound; English readers may need a pronunciation cue when first encountering it. Families can choose Aitana for a connection to Spain or the landscape, while still appreciating it simply as a personal name.