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The Name Santos - Origin and Meaning of Santos
  



The Name Santos - Origin and Meaning of Santos


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Santos

Latin, Spanish and Portuguese

Usage of the Name Santos

Spanish, Portuguese

Meaning of the Name Santos

The name Santos means "saints" in Spanish and Portuguese. It is derived from the Latin word "sanctus" meaning "saint, holy".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Santos López Pelegrín (1801 - 1846), a Spanish journalist and author; Santos "Sandy" Alomar (born 1943), a Puerto Rican baseball player; Santos Magaz (born 1958), a Spanish sprint canoer.
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