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Salvador

"savior"

Nicknames Chava

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sahl·vah·DOR

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Latin Salvator (savior), a title of Christ

What Salvador means

Salvador is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "savior". It comes from Latin Salvator (savior), a title of Christ. It is pronounced sahl-vah-DOR.

Feast of the Divine Savior, August 6. Salvador Novo, poet and chronicler of Mexico City.

Nicknames in Mexico: Chava. Chava comes from the second syllable of Salvador, with s becoming ch in child speech. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: faith, protector.

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Salvador means savior

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