Saint Santiago Statue 12"The 12 inch Saint Santiago Statue pays tribute to the revered Saint James the Great, also known as Santiago in Spanish. According to tradition, Saint James traveled to the Iberian Peninsula during his life and was buried there, leading to his association with the region. Derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Yaakov), Santiago is a Spanish name that honors Saint James. The name Santiago has various forms, including San Iago, San Tiago, Santyago, and Sant