Saved by God
Pronunciation: sal-vah-TOH-reh
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Salvatore is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Saved by God". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: sal-vah-TOH-reh. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Σαλβατόρε
Σωτήρ, Σωτηρία του Θεού
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
sal-vah-TOH-reh
IPA
/sæl.vəˈtɔː.reɪ/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In the Middle Ages, Salvatore was a popular name among the Italian populace, particularly in Sicily and Southern Italy. It was derived from the Latin word 'salvus', meaning 'healthy' or 'safe'. However, it came to be associated with the idea of deliverance and salvation, due to the influence of the Christian faith. In this context, Salvatore came to mean 'saviour' or 'deliverer'.
Medieval period (5th to 15th century)
During the Baroque period, Salvatore gained further popularity as a Christian name in Italy. It was often given to boys born on the feast day of Saint Salvatore, which was celebrated on December 22. This saint was believed to have saved the lives of several people throughout history, including a group of pilgrims during the Middle Ages who were threatened by bandits. The name Salvatore thus came to symbolize not only the idea of salvation, but also the power of intercession and protection through the patronage of saints.
Baroque period (17th-18th century)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Salvatore
Savior, Rescuer, or Deliverer, God is salvation
סלבטורה
מושיע, ישוע, הישועה של אלוהים
Σαλβατόρε
Σωτήρ, Σωτηρία του Θεού
Salvatore
Salvator, Salvatio Dei
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