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Savita

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Pronounced suh-VEE-tah /səˈviː.tɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Savita, feminine of Savitr — a Vedic solar deity, the 'impeller' or 'vivifier' who sets the sun in motion. The name is read 'of the sun; sun-born'. The deity association is noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Savita means 'of the sun' in Sanskrit (said 'suh-VEE-tah') — from Savitr, a Vedic sun deity, which we note respectfully.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Savita, feminine of Savitr — a Vedic solar deity, the 'impeller' or 'vivifier' who sets the sun in motion. The name is read 'of the sun; sun-born'. The deity association is noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#14936 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219682024

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

Savita comes from Sanskrit, the feminine of Savitr, a Vedic deity of the sun — the 'impeller' who sets the light moving at dawn; the famous Gayatri mantra is addressed to him. As a girl's name Savita is read 'of the sun; sun-born' and is common across India. The deity behind it is noted respectfully (said 'suh-VEE-tah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, largely in Indian families. Rare, radiant, and deeply rooted.

Did you know? Savitr is one of the oldest solar deities of the Vedas — the one who rouses the sun into motion each morning. Savita, the feminine, means 'of the sun; sun-born', and we note that divine link respectfully.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Savita — Sanskrit Savita, feminine of Savitr, Vedic solar deity

Variations

SavithriSavitriSaveeta

Nicknames

SaviVita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Savita mean?

Savita means 'of the sun; sun-born' in Sanskrit — the feminine of Savitr, a Vedic sun deity, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Savita?

It's said suh-VEE-tah /səˈviː.tɑː/ — three beats, stress on the middle.

Is Savita a boy or girl name?

Savita is a girl's name; Savitr is the deity's masculine name.

How popular is Savita?

Savita is a rare name for girls in the U.S., far more common in India.

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