National Saint Day
July 26, 2025-July 26, 2025 -
Global, Global
National Saint Day is marked every July 26 to honor everyone bearing the name Saint and celebrate the meaning behind the name. Did you know that the name ‘Saint’ may have been derived from ‘Sinclair,’ a clan name that originated in the 11th century? Saint is a name usually accorded to a person believed to have attained a high degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. Saint is derived from the Latin ‘Sanctus,’ which originated from the Greek word ‘holy’ — ‘ἅγιος (hagios).’ The name Saint may have started as a nickname for a pious person before becoming a given name or surname. Or the surname could be from the English-Scottish clan Sinclair. Famous people named Saint include Eva Marie Saint (American actress), Crosbie E. Saint (American general), and Saint West (son of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian).
26 Jul 25
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National Saint Day is marked every July 26 to honor everyone bearing the name Saint and celebrate the meaning behind the name. Did you know that the name ‘Saint’ may have been derived from ‘Sinclair,’ a clan name that originated in the 11th century? Saint is a name usually accorded to a person believed to have attained a high degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. Saint is derived from the Latin ‘Sanctus,’ which originated from the Greek word ‘holy’ — ‘ἅγιος (hagios).’ The name Saint may have started as a nickname for a pious person before becoming a given name or surname. Or the surname could be from the English-Scottish clan Sinclair. Famous people named Saint include Eva Marie Saint (American actress), Crosbie E. Saint (American general), and Saint West (son of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian).
