Salvatore
sal-vuh-TOR-ay
Boy · Latin
Meaning: Savior, rescuer
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Salvador
Boy · Spanish · Long name
- Meaning
- Savior
- Pronunciation
- sal-vah-DOR
- Origin
- Spanish
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Spanish 'salvador' meaning savior, from Latin 'salvator', referring to Jesus Christ.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Spanish, Latin
Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, United States
Alternate spellings
SalvadorSpanish / Portuguese
Same spelling in both languages.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Salvador Dalí
1904–1989
Spanish surrealist painter renowned for his striking dreamlike images.
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Behind the Name, Spanish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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