Santino
Santino is a Christian boy name of Italian, from Latin origin, meaning “Little saint”.
| Meaning | Little saint |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Italian, from Latin |
| Pronunciation | sahn-TEE-noh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Argentina, Italy, Uruguay, United States |
Meaning and origin of Santino
Santino is an Italian diminutive of Santo, 'saint', from the Latin sanctus, 'holy'. It was traditionally a pet form for boys named Santo or for those born around All Saints' Day. In fiction, Santino 'Sonny' Corleone is the eldest son in The Godfather. In recent decades the name has become especially fashionable in Argentina, where Italian names are common.
Is Santino a Christian name?
Santino is a Catholic name honouring the saints in general, with a gentle, affectionate diminutive form.
How popular is Santino?
Popular in Argentina and increasingly used in the United States.
Gifts with the name Santino
- Santino name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Santino baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Santino
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Santino mean?
Santino means 'Little saint'. It is of Italian, from Latin origin.
Is Santino a Christian name?
Santino is a Catholic name honouring the saints in general, with a gentle, affectionate diminutive form.
How do you pronounce Santino?
Santino is pronounced sahn-TEE-noh.
Is Santino a boy or girl name?
Santino is usually a boy name.