What origin is the name Saavitri?

Saavitri comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Saavitri?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Saavitri — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Saavitri?

Saavitri starts with the syllable “Sa” (सा), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 2, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Saavitri

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Saavitri

Saavitri

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

Saavitri is an Indian girl's name meaning "A Ray of light, Hymn, A form of the Devi", Rashi Kumbh.

With Indian roots, Saavitri is a girl name that means "A Ray of light, Hymn, A form of the Devi". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Rashi: Kumbh
Nakshatra: shatabhisha (Sa)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

A Ray of light, Hymn, A form of the Devi

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Saavitri

What does Saavitri mean?

Saavitri is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "A Ray of light, Hymn, A form of the Devi".

How popular is Saavitri?

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Brother names that go with Saavitri

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Sa (सा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 2
Name number: 1

By tradition, names starting with “Sa” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.