Sal
sal
Popularity
#7158
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Italian
Total Births
3,650
Peak Year
#114 in 1958
First Recorded
1909
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Sal is often a short form of the Italian name Salvatore, meaning 'savior'. It can also be a short form of names like Samuel or Solomon.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Sal Mineo
American actor known for Rebel Without a Cause
Sal Bando
Former MLB third baseman and executive
Personality Traits
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