Names Orreaga

Orreaga

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Basque
Meaning
Orreaga means "castle" or "fortress" in the Basque language. It is also the Basque name for the town of Roncesvalles, famous for the Battle of Roncesvalles in 778 AD.
Pronunciation
O-RREH-A-GA
Orreaga is pronounced as "or-ray-ah-ga."
Popularity
Orreaga is not a popular name in the world, and it is rare to come across someone with this name.

cartoon of the name Orreaga
Cartoon of Orreaga

Orreaga Name meanings & History

Orreaga means "castle" or "fortress" in the Basque language. It is also the Basque name for the town of Roncesvalles, famous for the Battle of Roncesvalles in 778 AD. The Basque Orreaga, composed of orre (juniper) and aga (a common Basque ending that indicates abundance), means "place full of junipers, juniper grove". The name also references the town of Orreaga (Roncesvalles in Spanish) in which in Charlemagne's rear guard was destroyed by Basque tribes in the year 778. There is a virgin named Saint Mary of Orreaga. Orreaga is mainly used as a masculine name in the Basque Country, especially in Navarre, which is the region where the town of Roncesvalles is located. It is a unique choice for parents who want to give their son a name that stands out and has a strong meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Orreaga: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Orreaga:

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

E: Environment,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten

A: Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Aggressive

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off

Orreaga is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Refined name
  • a Urban name