Saint

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Type Surname (from given name & from nickname)
Usage English, French
Pronounced Pron. /ˈseɪnt/(English) /ˈsɛ̃/(French)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsSant

Meaning & History

From a nickname for a very pious or religious person, ultimately derived from Latin sanctus "holy, saintly". In some cases, it may be from the Medieval given name Saint, of the same origin.
Added 3/23/2016 by anonymous
Edited 5/23/2025 by DoingNothing247 and Marusero