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Savitri

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Pronounced SAH-vih-tree /ˈsɑ.vɪ.tri/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Savitri, 'relating to the sun; solar' (from Savitr, the sun-god); a Hindu goddess of the sun's rays, and the devoted heroine who won her husband back from death; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Relating to the sun: Savitri is a Hindu goddess and heroine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-vih-tree'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Savitri, 'relating to the sun; solar' (from Savitr, the sun-god); a Hindu goddess of the sun's rays, and the devoted heroine who won her husband back from death; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2000)#17111 ↘ Falling
2000 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019792000

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

Savitri comes from the Sanskrit Savitri, 'relating to the sun; solar' (from Savitr, the sun-god); a Hindu goddess and the heroine who won her husband back from death (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SAH-vih-tree').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, solar at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Savitri is 'relating to the sun; solar' in Sanskrit (from Savitr, the sun-god) — a goddess of the sun's rays, and the devoted heroine who won her husband back from death — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'SAH-vih-tree').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Savitri — Hindu mythology; goddess/heroine

Variations

SavithriSavitree

Nicknames

Savi

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If you like Savitri…

Surya— the sun-god she relates to
Sita— a fellow devoted heroine
Lakshmi— a kin Hindu goddess
Sakari— echoes that soft -ri sound
Shivanya— another Sanskrit name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Savitri mean?

Savitri is Sanskrit for 'relating to the sun; solar' (from Savitr); a goddess and the heroine who won her husband from death. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Savitri?

It's said SAH-vih-tree /ˈsɑ.vɪ.tri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Savitri a boy or girl name?

Savitri is a girl's name.

How popular is Savitri?

Savitri is a very rare name in the U.S.

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