Indian name meaning
Savita
♀ GirlSa·vi·ta · 3 syllables
The sun; the life-giver
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Savitha
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | a | v | i | t | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Savita carries the name number 7.
About the name Savita
Savita is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The sun; the life-giver.”
Spoken aloud it is Sa·vi·ta — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Savitha; both spellings are the same name. Savita appears often in Indian public population records — an established name rather than a recent trend.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Savita mean?
Savita means “The sun; the life-giver.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Savita a boy or a girl name?
Savita is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Savita?
Savita is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Savita?
Savita has 3 syllables and is said as Sa·vi·ta.
What are the other spellings of Savita?
Savita is also commonly spelled Savitha. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Savita?
In the Chaldean system, Savita has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Savita a common name in India?
Savita appears 57 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “very common.”
What names go well with Savita?
For a brother to Savita, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Dikshant all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Savita?
Advaita, Amrita, Moumita or Ishita share Savita's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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