Indian name meaning
Savitri
♀ GirlSa·vit·ri · 3 syllables
A sacred hymn; a devoted wife
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | a | v | i | t | r | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Savitri carries the name number 9.
About the name Savitri
Savitri is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A sacred hymn; a devoted wife.”
Spoken aloud it is Sa·vit·ri — 3 syllables. Savitri appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Savitri mean?
Savitri means “A sacred hymn; a devoted wife.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Savitri a boy or a girl name?
Savitri is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Savitri?
Savitri is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Savitri?
Savitri has 3 syllables and is said as Sa·vit·ri.
What is the numerology number of the name Savitri?
In the Chaldean system, Savitri has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Savitri a common name in India?
Savitri appears 16 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Savitri?
For a brother to Savitri, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Ravi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Savitri?
Vetri, Gayatri, Gauri or Pari share Savitri's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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