Salvador
Meaning of Salvador
Salvador is a male name with origins in Spanish and Italian. It has multiple pronunciations depending on the language. In American English, it is pronounced as sal-vuh-dor (/ˈsæl.və.dɔr/), while in British English, it is pronounced as sal-vuh-dawr (/ˈsæl.və.dɔːr/). In Spanish, it is pronounced as sahl-bah-THOR (/sal.βaˈðor/).
The name Salvador has variations such as Salvatore. It has been a moderately popular choice for parents in the United States. According to data from recent years, Salvador ranked around 700th to 800th in terms of popularity. However, it's worth noting that its popularity has been gradually declining over the past few decades.
Overall, Salvador is a strong and distinctive name that carries a rich cultural heritage. Its unique sound and international appeal make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with global flair.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as sahl-bah-THOR (/sal.βaˈðor/)
British English
- Pronunced as sal-vuh-dawr (/ˈsæl.və.dɔːr/)
American English
- Pronunced as sal-vuh-dor (/ˈsæl.və.dɔr/)
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Notable People Named Salvador
| Salvador Allende was a democratic socialist and the 28th president of Chile, known for being the first Marxist to be elected president in a Latin American liberal democracy. |
| Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist celebrated for his precise draftsmanship and striking, bizarre imagery in his work. |
| Salvador Laurel - Salvador Roman Hidalgo Laurel, also known as Doy Laurel, was a prominent Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the vice president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992 and briefly as the last prime minister in 1986. |
| Salvador del Solar Labarthe is a Peruvian actor, director, and politician who served as Prime Minister of Peru from March to September 2019. |
| Salvador Sobral - Salvador Vilar Braamcamp Sobral is a Portuguese singer who made history by winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 for Portugal with the song "Amar pelos dois," written by his sister, Luísa Sobral, and earning the highest score in Eurovision history. |
| Salvador Sánchez Cerén, also known as Leonel González, is a former guerrilla leader and politician who served as the 42nd President of El Salvador from 2014 to 2019. |
| Salvador Espriu i Castelló was a renowned Catalan poet from Spain. |
| Salvador Santana is a multi-talented musician, known for his work as a singer, spoken word artist, songwriter, and composer, and is the son of guitarist Carlos Santana and poet/author/activist Deborah Santana. |
| Salvador de Madariaga y Rojo was a prominent Spanish diplomat, writer, historian, and pacifist, known for his Nobel Prize nominations and Charlemagne Prize in 1973. |
| Salvador Nasralla is a Honduran sports journalist, television presenter, businessman, and politician who currently holds the position of First Vice President of Honduras. |
| Salvador Elizondo Alcalde was a prominent Mexican writer associated with the 60s Generation of Mexican literature. |
| Salvador Sadurní Urpí is a Spanish retired footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper. |
| Salvador Díaz Carias is a Venezuelan chess FIDE Master and two-time Venezuelan Chess Championship winner. |
| Salvador Díaz Mirón, a Mexican poet born in Veracruz, was known for his passionate, romantic early verse influenced by Lord Byron and Victor Hugo, and later for his classical style, with his poem "A Gloria" being influential and establishing him as a precursor of modernismo. |
| Salvador Hernández is a Mexican judoka who competed in the men's extra-lightweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. |
