is a Portuguese, Spanish and Sephardic Jewish surname. It has a high incidence in Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Portugal, Brazil and Angola. It is still very common in countries like India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Nigeria, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Macao, Egypt, Indonesia and Morocco.

Pronunciation[sa]
Origin
Word/nameOld High German sal < German Saal
Meaninghall, large room
later address or lodging
Region of origin
Portugal

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