a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
"Travelers often cross through El Salvador to reach neighboring Costa Rica."
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese.
"Salvador was a popular choice for his son's baptismal name in their family tradition."
The word comes from the Spanish and Portuguese terms for "savior," which originally referred to Jesus Christ or various places named in his honor. These forms derive from the Latin word salvator, meaning "one who saves."