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Savva

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-vah /ˈsɑ.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Russian/Greek form of Sabbas — from the Aramaic saba, 'an old man; a wise elder/sage'; borne by an early monastic saintLow

In 30 seconds: An old man; a sage: Savva is Russian/Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-vah').
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Origin LowRussian, Greek
MeaningA Russian/Greek form of Sabbas — from the Aramaic saba, 'an old man; a wise elder/sage'; borne by an early monastic saint
U.S. rank (2025)#10501 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 136

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620072025

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

Savva is a Russian/Greek form of Sabbas — from the Aramaic saba, 'an old man; a wise elder/sage'; borne by an early monastic saint. A crisp, classic name (said 'SAH-vah').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Greek families. Rare, a-wise-elder at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sabbas comes from the Aramaic saba, 'an old man; a wise elder' — Savva is the Russian/Greek form, borne by an early monastic saint, crisp and classic (said 'SAH-vah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Savva — Russian/Greek form of Sabbas

Variations

SavaSabasSavas

Nicknames

Sava

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Savva mean?

Savva is a Russian/Greek form of Sabbas — Aramaic 'an old man; a wise elder/sage'; borne by an early monastic saint.

How do you pronounce Savva?

It's said SAH-vah /ˈsɑ.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Savva a boy or girl name?

Savva is a boy's name.

How popular is Savva?

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

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