Aranda

Aranda is a Spanish surname derived from the town of Aranda de Duero in the province of Burgos. The name has roots in the Basque language and means “thorny place”. It is a fairly common surname in Spain and Latin America. Notable individuals with this surname include Spanish footballer Aitor Aranda and Mexican singer Ana Aranda. The surname has also been used as a given name, with notable examples including Argentine composer and pianist Armando “Chick” Corea and Spanish film director Aranda Vicente.