Anchieta

Anchieta , also Ancieta , is a Hispanic variant of the Basque family name Antzieta .

etymology

The name is derived from Basque Aintzi ( dt. Swamp, puddle ) and the suffix -eta used to form the plural .

people

• José Alberto de Oliveira Anchieta (1832–1897), Portuguese zoologist and botanist
• Juan de Anchieta (sculptor) (1540–1588), Spanish sculptor
• Juan de Anchieta (composer) (1462–1523), Spanish composer
• José de Anchieta , Spanish Jesuit priest and founder of São Paulo

Toponyms

• Anchieta (Espírito Santo) in Espírito Santo , named after José de Anchieta
• Anchieta (Santa Catarina) in Santa Catarina , named after José de Anchieta
• Rodovia Anchieta , the road between São Paulo and Santos , named after José de Anchieta
• Anchieta (Rio de Janeiro) , a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Different meaning

• VW Anchieta plant in São Bernardo do Campo