Salvador
savior (Spanish)
Salvador is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 115, with 78,010 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 59,307 as Salvador, and 18,703 as Salvador Jr.
Origin and meaning
savior (Spanish)
Salvador is a traditional Spanish given name originating from the Christian epithet for Jesus Christ as the Savior (Latin Salvator). Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, it became firmly established both as a first name and as a family name across the archipelago.
Derived directly from the Spanish word 'salvador' meaning 'savior', originally from Late Latin 'Salvator', referring to Jesus Christ.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Filipino diminutives such as Badong, Sal, Buddy, or Bado. It functions both as a traditional standalone given name and as a fairly common Filipino surname.
Related forms
- Salvator Latin
- Salvatore Italian
- Salvador Catalan
- Salvador Portuguese
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Salvador with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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About the name Salvador
How do I use Salvador with two Filipino surnames?
Salvador is the given name. The full name is Salvador + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Salvador a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Salvador is number 115, with 78,010 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.