Salvatore as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Salvatore

What is the meaning of the name Salvatore ?

The baby name Salvatore is a boy name 4 syllables long and is pronounced sal-vuh-tor-ee.

Salvatore is Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.

Salvatore is a masculine given name of Italian origin, meaning "savior" or "rescuer". The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and is commonly associated with the Christian faith. It is a popular name in Italy and among Italian-Americans. The name has been used in literature and popular culture, including in the works of Italian author Umberto Eco and in the television series "The Sopranos".

The name Salvatore is pronounced sahl-vuh-tawr-ee in English, with the emphasis on the second syllable. It is commonly shortened to Sal or Sally as a nickname. The name is composed of two parts: "salvare", meaning "to save" in Italian, and the suffix "-tore", which is derived from the Latin word "tor", meaning "one who does". The name is closely related to the Spanish name Salvador and the Portuguese name Salvador, both of which have the same meaning.

Salvatore is a predominantly masculine name, although it has been used for females in some cases. The name has been borne by several notable individuals, including Italian-American actor and singer Frank Sinatra, Italian footballer Salvatore Schillaci, and Italian-American mobster Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano. The name has also been used in literature and popular culture, including in the novel "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco and in the film "The Godfather" directed by Francis Ford Coppola.