About Salvia
The surname Salvia is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "salvius," meaning "healthy" or "sound." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Salvio. The name Salvia may have been given to someone who was considered to be in good health or had a strong constitution. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who practiced herbal medicine or had knowledge of medicinal plants, as the word "salvia" also refers to the sage plant, known for its healing properties.
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The surname Salvia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Salvia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Salvia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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