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Salva

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: March 18
Origin: Christian Latin. Meaning: the one who saves, savior.
From Latin Salvator, 'the one who saves', a calque of Greek Sōtḗr; epithet of Christ as redeemer of humanity.

Name day for Salva

March 18

Why this day? Salva is a short form of Salvador, and shares its name day.

Salva is celebrated in Italy, Spain, Brazil and Argentina on March 18; the United States on August 6.

The story of the name Salva

Salva is a short form of Salvador. It keeps its origin (Christian Latin) and meaning — the one who saves, savior, and shares its name day, March 18.

On birth records, Salva is rarely written as such: the Salvas are Salvadors (72,713 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Salvador page. Salva is also a short form of Salvatore.

Frequently asked questions about Salva

What does Salva mean?

Salva is a short form of Salvador, which means the one who saves, savior.

When is Salva's name day?

March 18, together with Salvador: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Salva a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Salvador.

Salva's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 10/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 8/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Salva

Top 10

  1. Catrina90%
  2. Yahaira90%
  3. Lesly88%
  4. Romy84%
  5. Daylin81%
  6. Sally80%
  7. Lulu80%
  8. Deisy80%
  9. Katy80%
  10. Candy79%

Love potential for Salva

Professional potential for Salva

Bottom 10

  1. Blessing42%
  2. Yajaira42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Vita42%
  5. Leny42%
  6. Yulissa42%
  7. Candy42%
  8. Mona42%
  9. Heidy42%
  10. Precious42%

Crush potential for Salva

Bottom 10

  1. Ndeye42%
  2. Theresa42%
  3. Fahima42%
  4. Annika42%
  5. Janette42%
  6. Wafaa42%
  7. Agnese42%
  8. Patience42%
  9. Faith42%
  10. Betsy42%
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