A Spanish or Portuguese word meaning 'saints,' often used as a surname or to refer to holy figures in Catholic tradition.
From Latin 'sanctus' meaning 'holy' or 'sacred,' which evolved into Spanish and Portuguese 'santos.' The word traveled through Romance languages and became common as both a religious term and family name.
Santos appears everywhere from football clubs to famous boxers—it's one of the most common surnames in Spanish-speaking countries because many families named children after saints, making 'Santos' essentially mean 'of the saints.'
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