Santa Clara facts for kids
Santa Clara is a name that means "Saint Clare" in both Portuguese and Spanish. It's used for many different places and things around the world, often named after a famous saint.
What Does Santa Clara Mean?
The name Santa Clara comes from Saint Clare of Assisi, a very important figure in history. She lived in Italy a long time ago, in the 12th and 13th centuries. Saint Clare was a close friend of Saint Francis of Assisi and helped start a group of nuns called the Poor Clares. Many places and things are named after her to honor her legacy.
Places Called Santa Clara
You can find places named Santa Clara all over the world! These places often have interesting histories.
Santa Clara in North America
Many cities and towns in North and Central America share this name.
Santa Clara, California
- Santa Clara, California is a well-known city in the United States. It's located in a famous area called Silicon Valley. This valley is a big center for technology and innovation.
- Santa Clara County, California is the larger area that includes the city.
- Santa Clara University is a private university in the city, founded in 1851.
- Mission Santa Clara de Asís was an important Spanish mission built in 1777. It was one of the first missions in California and helped the city of Santa Clara grow.
Other Places in the United States
- Santa Clara, New Mexico is home to the Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, which is a Native American community.
- Santa Clara, Utah is another city in the western United States.
- The Santa Clara River (California) is a river that flows through parts of California, north of Los Angeles.
Santa Clara in Mexico and Cuba
- Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, is famous for its beautiful copper crafts. People there have been making things from copper for hundreds of years.
- Santa Clara, Cuba is a major city in Cuba. It was the site of an important battle during the Cuban Revolution in 1958.
Santa Clara Around the World
The name Santa Clara also appears in many other countries.
- In Europe, you can find places like Santa Clara, Coimbra in Portugal and Santa Clara Island (San Sebastian) in Spain.
- In South America, there's Santa Clara, Jujuy in Argentina and Santa Clara do Sul in Brazil.
- In Africa, there's Santa-Clara (municipality) in Angola.
Other Interesting Uses of Santa Clara
The name Santa Clara isn't just for places! It's also been used for ships, sports teams, and even a battle.
Ships Named Santa Clara
- The Niña was one of the three ships that Christopher Columbus used on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. Her original name was Santa Clara.
- The English carrack Holigost was a large ship from the 15th century, originally named Santa Clara.
Sports Teams
- C.D. Santa Clara is a football (soccer) club from the Azores, Portugal. They play in professional leagues.
- There was also a Cuban baseball team called Santa Clara (baseball club), known as the Leopards, which played from 1922 to 1941.
Historical Events
- The Battle of Santa Clara was a very important event that happened in Cuba in 1958. It was a key battle during the Cuban Revolution.
Related pages
- All pages beginning with "Santa Clara"
- All pages with titles containing "Santa Clara"
- Saint Clair (disambiguation)
- Saint Clare (disambiguation)
- St. Claire (disambiguation)
- Santa Clarita (disambiguation)
See also
In Spanish: Santa Clara para niños
