San Diego is a coastal city located immediately adjacent to Mexico in Southern California, known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, vast beaches and parks, long association with the US Navy and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.
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Origin
San Diego is a coastal city in southern California known for its beaches, parks and long relationship with the US Navy. Additionally, ComicCon is held here every year, while there is also SeaWorld and USS Midway for recreation and exploration.
The origins of Santiago's name remain unclear, although some theories speculate it may have something to do with Spanish Saint Santiago or even possibly from Hebrew You'akov, which may also have inspired English names like Jacob and James.
Diego Velazquez (17th Century Painter); Mexican Actor/Singer Diego Luna and 20th-Century Soccer Star Diego Maradona are just a few notable people whose names include Diego. Additionally, Tiago Thiago Diago are all variants pronounced San Diego which make a good fit when combined with other Spanish or Latin names like Jose Antonio Gabriel Luca Armando Luis or Emilio. Other variants may also exist including Tiago Thiago Diago; alternatively it may also be pronounced San-dee-goh.
Meaning
Diego is the Spanish version of James, meaning "he who substitutes." Also spelled Jaime or Iago, its source lies within Ya'akov – Hebrew for Jacob and James respectively.
San Diego was named for Saint James. Juan Cabrillo claimed it for Spain in 1542, yet Californian law did not recognize its claims until 1850.
This name is one of the most favored in America and ranks 62nd for boys' names in this country. Its playful, light sound makes it a good pick for high-energy boys, such as 17th-century painter Diego Velazquez, Mexican actor Diego Martin and former Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona – as well as being found among other notable people such as Rancho Penasquitos' prickly pear trees and is commonly pronounced "PEN-a-SKEET-ohs".
Etymology
Diego is one of the most widely used Spanish boys names. Derived from its Hebrew root "You'akov," or Jacob or James, Diego has also been used by numerous European saints.
San Diego is known for its beaches, zoos and SeaWorld attractions; each year hosting one of the world's largest comic con events and offering beautiful tourist spots like Balboa Park as tourist draws.
In 1868, what is now downtown San Diego was known as New Town; later it evolved into the Gas Lamp District due to its flourishing economy. Attracting prostitutes and gamblers led to its name changing into "Jacking it in San Diego".
The exact origins of California remain elusive, although scholars have theorized it may stem from belief that it was an island. Additionally, scholars believe its name may refer to Queen Califia (supposedly ruler of present-day Mexico).
Variations
Diego is closely related to James in English and Santo in Spanish, both being derivatives of You'akov (Yacob). Both these names may have their origin in Hebrew as You'akov translates directly to Jacob; Tiago, Jacques, Santiago and Jacobo have all evolved from this name over time in romance languages such as Tiago Jacques Santiago Iacobus Jacobo Javier etc.
Diego is an extremely popular baby name for boys in the US and ranks 62nd overall. Additionally, Diego Rivera of Mexican painter fame bears this moniker.
San Diego was initially named San Miguel when discovered by European explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542, however Sebastian Vizcaino changed it to San Diego as part of his renaming scheme for Spain at that time – this saint being Diego de Alcala who died there during 1602.
