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I had a friend whose full name was Madeleine deSante (I think that's how she spelled it). Both her parents were born in France.
I have found Madeleine on here, but what does deSante mean?
(Thank you in advance.)
I have found Madeleine on here, but what does deSante mean?
(Thank you in advance.)
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De Santis
Usage: Italian
From the old Latin first name Sanctus (see the Italian first name Santo). Quite a few Italian names end in s - it could be a trace of the Latin ablative case.
SANTO
Gender: Masculine
Usage: Italian
Pronounced: SAHN-to [key]
Italian form of the Late Latin name Sanctius, which was derived from the word sanctus meaning "saintly, holy".
De Santis
Usage: Italian
From the old Latin first name Sanctus (see the Italian first name Santo). Quite a few Italian names end in s - it could be a trace of the Latin ablative case.
SANTO
Gender: Masculine
Usage: Italian
Pronounced: SAHN-to [key]
Italian form of the Late Latin name Sanctius, which was derived from the word sanctus meaning "saintly, holy".
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