Salvatore
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Salvatore
Salvatore derives from the Latin "salvator," meaning "savior" or "one who saves," rooted in the verb "salvare" (to save).
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Etymology
Salvatore derives from the Latin "salvator," meaning "savior" or "one who saves," rooted in the verb "salvare" (to save). The name is primarily used in Italian and Spanish Catholic cultures as a reference to Jesus Christ, with notable historical bearers including the Baroque painter Salvatore Rosa and modern figures in Italian organized crime lore.
Salvatore currently ranks #945 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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