Salvatore

Salvatore is the Italian variant of the Latin name Salvator. Its meanings include 'the savior', 'the redeemer', or 'the messiah', derived from the Latin term salvator (savior, redeemer).

What does the name Salvatore mean?

Salvatore represents the Italian form of the Latin name Salvator. It means 'the savior', 'the redeemer', or 'the messiah' and traces back to the Latin word salvator. The expression Santissimo Salvatore is used in Italy for Salvator mundi, which means 'savior/messiah of the world'. Salvatore is a widely used and popular first name in Italy. A common short form is Toto.

Where does the name Salvatore come from?

The name Salvatore has its roots in Latin and carries meanings such as 'the savior' or 'the redeemer'. The Latin terms consist of salvare (to save) and salvator (savior, redeemer). It is used in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Salvatore?

The pronunciation of Salvatore is sonorous and consists of four to five syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Sal-va-to-re' [salvaˈtoːʁe]. The name begins with an open A sound that conveys warmth. The stressed third syllable with a long O provides strong expressiveness. The melodic vowel sequence gives the name a southern elegance. Salvatore appears vibrant and rich in tradition – sonorous, present, and dignified.

When is the name day of Salvatore?

The name day of Salvatore is celebrated on March 18 to commemorate Saint Salvator of Horta.

Popularity

In Germany, Salvatore is among the sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 1,098th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1935, reaching 120th place. In the last ten years, Salvatore has been chosen approximately 680 times as a first name, placing it 715th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 717th. Global popularity and frequency of Salvatore are also noteworthy.

Nicknames & pet names

Dodo / Sal / Salle / Salli / Sally / Salva / Salvi / Salvii / Salvo / Sasa / Tore / Toti / Toto / Turi / Vato

Similar first names

Famous people

• Raymond Salvatore Harmon (American artist)
• Salvatore (street performer on RTL from 1988-1991, achieved a viewership of over 1 million as the first on RTL)
• Salvatore Adamo (Belgian musician & songwriter)
• Salvatore Agnelli (Italian composer)
• Salvatore Antonio (actor from Canada)
• Salvatore Aurelio (Italian football player)
• Salvatore Caci (actor)
• Salvatore Di Giacomo (Italian writer)
• Salvatore Di Vittorio (Italian composer)
• Salvatore D'alterio (Italian footballer)
• Salvatore Giuliano (Sicilian bandit and separatist)
• Salvatore Greco (musician from Italy)
• Salvatore Ingrassia (musician from Switzerland)
• Salvatore Lo Forte (painter from Italy)
• Salvatore Loiero (German theologian)
• Salvatore Masiello (footballer from Italy)
• Salvatore Morale (Italian hurdler)
• Salvatore Nicolosi (bishop from Italy)
• Salvatore Oppes (equestrian from Italy)
• Salvatore Pincherle (Italian mathematician)