Among the thorns
Derived from the Basque word 'arantza' meaning thorn, it specifically refers to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu. According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared in a thorn bush to a shepherd in the 15th century.
Less common today
Arantza isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,325 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Spanish politician and former President of the Basque Parliament
Spanish javelin thrower
Spanish-language novelist and short story writer
