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Saldana

Saldana is typically a surname of Spanish origin, often associated with the place name Saldaña in Palencia, Castile and León, Spain. The name has spread through the Spanish-speaking world and can appear in several variant spellings, including Saldaña and Saldana without diacritics.

Saldaña (with the tilde) is also the name of a municipality in Palencia province, in the autonomous

Notable individuals with this surname include the American actress Zoe Saldaña (also spelled Saldaña or Saldana),

The surname Saldana/Saldaña is found across various Spanish-speaking communities and the broader diaspora. Its usage reflects

community
of
Castile
and
León,
Spain.
The
town
is
located
in
northern
Spain
and
forms
part
of
the
historical
and
cultural
landscape
of
the
region.
born
in
1978.
She
is
known
for
leading
roles
in
high-profile
films
such
as
Avatar
(2009)
and
the
Guardians
of
the
Galaxy
series,
where
her
performances
have
contributed
to
the
surname’s
visibility
in
popular
culture.
historical
patterns
of
settlement
and
migration
from
Spain
to
the
Americas,
as
well
as
ongoing
cultural
exchanges
that
influence
naming
practices
today.