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Saturnino

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-toor-NEE-noh /ˌsɑː.tʊrˈniː.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Saturnino is the Spanish and Italian form of the Latin Saturninus, 'belonging to Saturn,' the Roman god of agriculture and time. It was borne by early Christian saints and martyrs, which carried it into Spanish and Portuguese Catholic naming.Low

In 30 seconds: Saturnino is a Spanish form of Latin Saturninus, 'of Saturn.' It appeared in US records in small numbers across the twentieth century (said sah-toor-NEE-noh).
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningSaturnino is the Spanish and Italian form of the Latin Saturninus, 'belonging to Saturn,' the Roman god of agriculture and time. It was borne by early Christian saints and martyrs, which carried it into Spanish and Portuguese Catholic naming.
U.S. rank (2023)#13822 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 601

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192619072023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Saturnino is the Spanish form of the Latin Saturninus, 'of Saturn,' the Roman god of the harvest. Carried by several early Christian martyrs and saints, it became a saint's-day name in Spanish-speaking countries. It reached US records with immigrant families and appeared steadily, though never commonly, through the twentieth century.

It was never common in the United States, appearing in small numbers from the early nineteen-hundreds onward and reaching only about fifteen boys in its best year around the mid-nineteen-twenties. It has remained a heritage choice rather than a trend.

Did you know? Saturnino honors early saints named Saturninus, among them a third-century bishop of Toulouse; the name traveled through Spanish and Portuguese Catholic families into US records.
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References - Saturnino — Spanish form of Latin Saturninus, 'of Saturn'; early saints/martyrs

Variations

SaturninSatorninoNino

Nicknames

NinoSato

Famous Bearers

  • ★Saint Saturninus of Toulouse (died about 257)
    early Christian bishop and martyr, the saint behind the name in Spanish tradition

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saturnino mean?

It means 'of Saturn,' from the Latin Saturninus; Saturnino is the Spanish form, long carried as a saint's name.

How do you pronounce Saturnino?

It is said sah-toor-NEE-noh /ˌsɑː.tʊrˈniː.noʊ/ - four syllables.

Is Saturnino a boy or girl name?

Saturnino is used as a boy's name.

Is Saturnino a popular name?

No; it was never common, appearing in small numbers across the twentieth century.

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