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Infanta

Infanta

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A small coastal village in the Western Cape with beaches and many birds
  • proper noun
: Infanta
  • The annual festival in Infanta attracts people from all over the Western Cape.

Examples

  • Birdwatchers gathered at the coastal reserve near Infanta to see migratory species.

  • Many tourists visit Infanta each year to enjoy its peaceful beaches and scenic views.

  • I visited Infanta last summer and loved the beaches.

  • Infanta is famous for its stunning coastal views.

  • Many tourists visit Infanta each year to enjoy its peaceful beaches and scenic views.

  • The annual festival in Infanta attracts people from all over the Western Cape.

  • Birdwatchers gathered at the coastal reserve near Infanta to see migratory species.

Surface Forms

Infanta main

Etymology

Infanta likely comes from the Spanish or Portuguese word infanta, from Latin infans 'young child', and shares the same root as infant. So the coastal village named Infanta has a name that means 'princess' or 'young one', a kind of name early sailors and settlers often used for places.