Sal
/sal/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Sal is a English name meaning "Saviour; rescuer". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. As a standalone name, etymology is uncertain. As a short form, it derives from the etymology of the longer name (e.g., Salvatore from Latin 'salvare' meaning 'to save').
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic sal
IPA sæl
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as sal. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Sal
- · Sal Mineo - Actor
- · Sal Bando - Baseball Player
- · Salma Hayek - Actress (feminine variation)
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