Sacramento
Latin · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Sacramento
Sacramento derives from the Latin word "sacramentum," meaning a sacred oath, pledge, or religious rite, particularly referring to the Christian Eucharist or holy sacrament.
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Etymology
Sacramento derives from the Latin word "sacramentum," meaning a sacred oath, pledge, or religious rite, particularly referring to the Christian Eucharist or holy sacrament. The term entered Spanish and was adopted as a given name primarily within Spanish-speaking Catholic communities due to its religious significance.
Sacramento currently ranks #10,453 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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