Origin:French
Meaning:A city in the west of Spain
There is no doubt where the French feminine name Salamanca got the idea for its meaning. As well as being the name of a city in the west of Spain, Salamanca means "a city in the west of Spain." Home to the oldest active university in the country, the establishment was founded in 1218 by Alfonso IX of León. It was the first in Europe to hold the title of University. Your little one will be proud to carry the historic name of Salamanca, where the greatest scholars of their time went to further their learning.
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