Aránzazu

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Basque Arantzazu (literally hawthorn place). The given name is a shortening of María de Aranzazu, to whom the sanctuary is dedicated.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Aránzazu f

  1. a village and municipality of Biscay, Basque Country, Spain
  2. a sanctuary in Oñati, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain
  3. a female given name transferred from the place name
  4. a surname