[Dixielandjazz] Origin of San

[Bob Smith]

Dear Lynn,

I think the origin of 'San' as a tune title is most probably lost for all 
time.
My suggestions for possible origins are twofold, viz.:
As a homage to the various towns and cities with Spanish names where 'San' 
means Saint, e.g. San Diego, San Francisco
My second suggestion is that it is from the Zulu word 'San' that means 
'Bushman'. The word San is used to name various geographical features in the 
countryside.
Both suggestions are of course wild speculation.

Kind Regards

Bob Smith