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Santos

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Portuguese, Spanish
Pronounced Pron. SAN-tos(Spanish)
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Meaning & History

Means "saint" in Portuguese and Spanish, ultimately from Latin sanctus. This was a nickname for a pious person.

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

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Entry updated November 16, 2019

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