Boy name
Santo name meaning
“holy or a saint”
Santo is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning holy or a saint. In a Christian interpretation, it comes from Portuguese or Italian santo, derived from Latin sanctus, meaning holy. In Javanese naming, Santo may also serve as a shortened form of a longer name.
What does Santo mean?
The ending -to occurs in names associated with Javanese naming traditions, such as Susanto, Purwanto, and Yulianto. It has no single independent meaning; final -o often reflects a Javanese pronunciation of -a. More boy names ending in -to →
Origin and cultural usage of Santo
In a Christian interpretation, it comes from Portuguese or Italian santo, from Latin sanctus, meaning holy. In Javanese naming, Santo may also shorten a longer name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Santo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Santo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Santo: holy or a saint
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Santo: holy or a saint
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Arnoldus: eagle strength or power
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Santo Agustino
Meaning of each word
- Santo: holy or a saint
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Meaning of each word
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Santo: holy or a saint
- Ruben: behold, a son
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Santo Yeremia
Meaning of each word
- Santo: holy or a saint
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Meaning of each word
- Santo: holy or a saint
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
- Yordan: that which flows down
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How to pronounce Santo
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮔ᮪ᮒᮧ |
Is Santo a boy’s name?
Yes, Santo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Santo ranks #1,616 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Santo
- Sapto♂Seven, seventh in order
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Sani♂Exalted, splendid
- Sakti♂♀Powerful, possessing extraordinary powers
- Sandy♂♀Defender of humankind
- Sutanto♂♀A good child
- Sandi♂Defender of humankind
- Suyanto♂Good, virtuous
- Saut♂Fulfilled, successfully accomplished
- Seno♂Army, troops
Names with related meanings
- Tahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Afif♂Chaste and honorable
- Subhan♂The transcendence and glory of God
- Zaki♂Pure, virtuous, growing in goodness
- Taher♂Pure, clean
- Thahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Maksum♂Protected from error or sin
- Thohir♂Pure, free from impurity
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Tirta♂Water
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Ismet♂Purity and protection
Famous people named Santo
- Santo Darmosumarto · b. 1975
- Santo · b. 1972
- Santo Dewatmoko · b. 1971
- Santo Gian · b. 1982
- Santo Rusli
- Santo Sinambela · b. 1965
- Santo Widjaja · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Santo
What is the meaning of Santo?
Santo means holy or a saint. In a Christian interpretation, it comes from Portuguese or Italian santo, from Latin sanctus, meaning holy. In Javanese naming, Santo may also shorten a longer name.
Is Santo a boy’s name?
Yes, Santo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Santo?
Santo is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Santo have?
Santo has 2 syllables (San-to) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Santo?
Santo ranks #1,616 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Santo?
Some ideas: Santo Timotheus Andrew; Santo Eben Arnoldus; Santo Agustino.
Famous people named Santo?
Notable people named Santo include Santo Darmosumarto, Santo, Santo Dewatmoko.
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