Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. sal-ba-DHOR(Spanish) sal-vu-DOR(European Portuguese) sow-va-DOKH(Brazilian Portuguese) səl-bə-DHO(Catalan)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan form of the Late Latin name Salvator, which meant "saviour", referring to Jesus. A famous bearer of this name was the Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí (1904-1989).

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesSalvius(Ancient Roman) Sal, Tory(English) Salvatore, Salvo, Salvio, Tore(Italian) Salvator(Late Roman)
Surname DescendantsSalvador(Portuguese) Salvador(Spanish)

Popularity

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Name Days

Spain: August 6

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Entry updated June 9, 2023