Salvator
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Salvator
Salvator derives from the Latin word "salvare," meaning "to save" or "to rescue," and literally translates to "savior" or "one who saves." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures and religions, particularly in Italian, Spanish, and Catholic traditions, where it has been borne by saints and popes, most notably Pope Salvator I and Saint Salvator of Horta.
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Etymology
Salvator derives from the Latin word "salvare," meaning "to save" or "to rescue," and literally translates to "savior" or "one who saves." The name is primarily used in Christian cultures and religions, particularly in Italian, Spanish, and Catholic traditions, where it has been borne by saints and popes, most notably Pope Salvator I and Saint Salvator of Horta.
Salvator currently ranks #9,710 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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