Santo
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Santo
Santo derives from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint," and is used as a given name to denote sacred or blessed qualities.
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Etymology
Santo derives from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint," and is used as a given name to denote sacred or blessed qualities. The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities, with historical prominence in religious contexts and among families honoring saints.
Santo currently ranks #3,643 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1925.
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