Savitri
Hinduism · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Savitri
The given name 'Savitri' means 'one who possesses the essence of life' or 'one who has the power of life', and its linguistic root is Sanskrit.
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Etymology
The given name 'Savitri' means 'one who possesses the essence of life' or 'one who has the power of life', and its linguistic root is Sanskrit. The name 'Savitri' is used in Hinduism, particularly in the epic Mahabharata, where Savitri is a character who wins back her husband from death, and it is also used in some Eastern cultures and spiritual traditions.
Savitri currently ranks #17,111 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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