Savan
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Savan
Savan derives from Sanskrit "savanam," meaning "forest" or "woodland," with roots in Indo-European languages relating to dense vegetation.
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Etymology
Savan derives from Sanskrit "savanam," meaning "forest" or "woodland," with roots in Indo-European languages relating to dense vegetation. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities and in South Asia, with historical significance in ancient Vedic and classical Indian literature.
Savan currently ranks #11,976 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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