Save Type Surname Usage Spanish (Philippines) Pronounced Pron. [sɐl.bɐ.ˈʃɔn](Filipino Spanish) [sɐl.vɐ.ˈʃɔn](Filipino Spanish) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Derived from Spanish salvación meaning "salvation," referring to the saving of human beings from death and separation from God by Christ's death and resurrection.