Meaning: Savior
The story
Salvador is used in Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan and comes from Latin Salvator. Its established naming history refers to Jesus as savior, while modern family associations can vary.
Nicknames
- Salva
- Chava
- Sal
Spellings & variants
- Salvatore
- Sauveur
- Salvator
Famous namesakes
- Salvador DalíArtist
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Salvador comes from Portuguese, Spanish, and Catalan.
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