Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage Portuguese, Spanish Pronounced Pron. SUN-toosh(European Portuguese) SUN-toos(Brazilian Portuguese) SAN-tos(Spanish) [key·IPA] Meaning & History Means "saint" in Portuguese and Spanish, ultimately from Latin sanctus. This was a nickname for a pious person. Related NamesDetails Other Languages & CulturesDe Santis, Santo, Santoro, Santini(Italian) Categories archers, chess Grandmasters, footballers, game show hosts, guitarists, models, NBA players, Nicaraguan presidents, Virtua Tennis opponent characters