Type Surname (from nickname)
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 Names

Other Languages & CulturesDe Santis, Santo, Santoro, Santini(Italian)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023