Savino
Meaning of Savino
Savino derives from the Latin term sabinus, originally denoting members of the ancient Sabine people of central Italy. Pronounced in Italian as sah-VEE-noh, the name has long served both as a given name and a surname and carries historical weight through figures like Saint Savino of Piacenza, a fourth-century bishop. In the United States Savino remains uncommon—roughly ten newborns per year receive the name, placing it near the 900th spot on national baby-name charts. Its steady presence among Italian-American families reflects a preference for heritage-rich, regionally rooted names.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as sah-VEE-noh (/saˈviːno/)
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Notable People Named Savino
| Savino Monelli was an Italian opera tenor who premiered roles in works by Rossini, Donizetti and Pacini. |
| Savino Bernardo Maria Cazzaro Bertollo - Savino Cazzaro was an Italian Catholic archbishop who served in Puerto Montt, Chile, from 1988 to 2001. |
