The nameSauveur
Sauveur is a Christian boy's name, the French form of the Italian Salvatore. It was given in France throughout the 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Sauveur comes from the Latin salvator, "saviour", a title of Christ.
Origin
Latin. It matches the Italian Salvatore and the Spanish Salvador.
History
Sauveur was given steadily until the 1960s, then almost disappeared.
Popularity of the name Sauveur
Sauveur in France
1962peak year (70 births)
3,050babies named Sauveur in France since 1900
Sauveur was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 520 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Sauveur. Half of all babies named Sauveur in France were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sauveur mean?
Sauveur comes from the Latin salvator, "saviour", a title of Christ.
What is the origin of the name Sauveur?
Latin. It matches the Italian Salvatore and the Spanish Salvador.
Is Sauveur a girl's or a boy's name?
Sauveur is a boy's name.