Salvador
Salvador is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Saviour”.
| Meaning | Saviour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | sahl-vah-DOR |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, El Salvador, Portugal |
Meaning and origin of Salvador
Salvador is the Spanish and Portuguese word for 'saviour', from the Late Latin salvator. As a given name it refers directly to Jesus Christ as the Saviour, a usage that grew in Catholic Spain. The country El Salvador takes its name from the same title. The surrealist painter Salvador Dalí is the best-known bearer, and Salvador Allende was president of Chile.
Is Salvador a Christian name?
Salvador is a devotional Christian name honouring Christ the Saviour, reflecting the Spanish custom of naming children after titles of Jesus and Mary.
How popular is Salvador?
Familiar in Spain and Mexico, more traditional than trendy today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salvador mean?
Salvador means 'Saviour'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Salvador a Christian name?
Salvador is a devotional Christian name honouring Christ the Saviour, reflecting the Spanish custom of naming children after titles of Jesus and Mary.
How do you pronounce Salvador?
Salvador is pronounced sahl-vah-DOR.
Is Salvador a boy or girl name?
Salvador is usually a boy name.