August 7 is celebrated as Battle of Boyacá Day, marking the decisive 1819 victory that secured Colombia’s independence from Spanish rule. It is a national holiday that honors patriotism, leadership, and the founding of the Republic.
- Santander – Refers to Francisco de Paula Santander, a military and political leader known as “The Man of the Laws.” His name symbolizes justice, discipline, and civic order in Colombia’s early republic.
- Rafael – Honors Rafael Núñez, one of Colombia’s most influential presidents and author of the national anthem’s lyrics. The name means “God has healed” in Hebrew and represents renewal, wisdom, and national unity.
