Meaning and Origin
What does the name Savior mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Savior
User Submitted Origins
English
80%
Australian
10%
French
10%
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Sav"ior
Senses
- One who saves, preserves, or delivers from destruction or danger.
- Specifically: Theor our your, etc Savior, he who brings salvation to men; Jesus Christ, the Redeemer.
Etymology: OE. saveour, OF. salveor, F. sauveur, fr. L. salvator, fr. salvare to save. See Save (v.)
Other Dictionary Sources
- A person who rescues you from harm or danger
- A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
Wiktionary
First attested in 1300. From Middle English saviour, from Old French sauveour, from Late Latin salvātor, from salvāre.
- (US) A person who saves someone, rescues another from harm.
savior was also found in the following language(s): Latin