Santos
Meaning of Santos
The name Santos is of Spanish origin and means "saints." It is traditionally used as a male given name and carries strong religious connotations, often associated with the reverence of holy figures in Christianity. Pronounced as SAHN-tos in Spanish and SAN-tohs in English, it has maintained a consistent presence in the United States over the years. The name Santos has seen fluctuating popularity, ranking 794th in 2023 with 314 occurrences. Its highest rank was recorded in 1927 at 549th place. A notable variation of this name is Santo, which shares a similar cultural and linguistic background. With its rich heritage and spiritual significance, Santos remains a meaningful choice for many parents.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as SAHN-tos (/ˈsantos/)
American English
- Pronunced as SAN-tohs (/ˈsæntoʊz/)
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Notable People Named Santos
| Santos Benigno Laciar, also known as Santos "Falucho" Laciar, is an Argentine boxing champion who held titles in the flyweight and super flyweight divisions. |
| Aderbar Melo dos Santos Neto, also known as Santos, is a Brazilian professional footballer and goalkeeper for Fortaleza in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. |
| Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz is a Brazilian military officer who served as Force Commander of the United Nations' peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and as Minister-Secretary of Government of Brazil. |
| Santos Juliá Díaz was a prominent Spanish historian and sociologist. |
