Etymology

São Luís

Today it means: A municipality, the state capital of Maranhão, Brazil. Full definition →

Portuguese São Luís
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  1. Portuguese · borrowed fromSão Luís
  2. English todaySão Luís

Borrowed from Portuguese São Luís, from são (“saint”) + Luís (“Louis”).

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