Santino
Meaning of Santino
The name Santino is a distinguished and melodic choice for boys, originating from Italy. Pronounced as sahn-TEE-noh in Italian and san-TEE-noh in English, it carries a rich cultural heritage. The name Santino means "little saint" or "sacred," reflecting its deep religious roots. Common variations include Santin and the feminine form, Santina. Over recent years, Santino has gained popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 500 names since 2015. Notably, it reached its peak in 2021 with 737 occurrences, placing it at rank 416. The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its elegant sound and meaningful origin, making it a timeless pick for parents seeking a name with both historical significance and contemporary charm.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as sahn-TEE-noh (/sanˈtiːno/)
American English
- Pronunced as san-TEE-noh (/sænˈtiːnoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Santino
| Anthony 'Tony' Carelli, also known as Santino Marella, is a Canadian professional wrestler and judoka, best known for his time in WWE and currently working with Impact Wrestling. He is also the founder of Battle Arts Academy and an ambassador for Judo Canada. |
| Santino Fontana is an award-winning American actor and singer known for his acclaimed performances on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including his Tony Award-winning role in the stage adaptation of Tootsie. |
| Santino Quaranta is a retired American soccer player. |
| Santino Quinto Rice is a well-known American fashion designer and television personality, recognized for his roles on Project Runway, RuPaul's Drag Race, and On the Road with Austin and Santino. |
| Santino was a male chimpanzee at Furuvik Zoo in Sweden known for planning stone-throwing attacks on visitors before being shot and later dying from his injuries. |
| Santino Vera is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Racing. |
| Santino Stillitano is an Italian ice sledge hockey goaltender. |
