Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Italian.
Salvatore is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, from the Italian meaning "savior" or "one who saves," from the Latin salvator (savior). It is a deeply Catholic name, reflecting the role of Christ as savior, and has been among the most beloved names in Sicily and southern Italy for centuries.
With over 57,000 U.S. births recorded, Salvatore has been a cornerstone of Italian-American naming tradition. The nickname Sal gives it a warmly informal dimension, while the full name carries the operatic, full-throated beauty that makes Italian names so enduringly popular worldwide.