Savas

The masculine name Savas, in Turkish Savaş, means "the warrior" or "the fighter." It derives from the Turkish term savaş, which means "war" or "battle." Savaş is a common Turkish first name that also occurs as a surname.

What does the name Savas mean?

Savas, also known as Savaş, is a masculine name that means "the warrior" or "the fighter." Its origin lies in the Turkish word savaş, which refers to "war" or "battle." A notable bearer of this name is the German rapper Savaş Yurderi, who is known by his stage name "Kool Savas."

Where does the name Savas come from?

The name Savas has Turkish roots and means "the warrior" or "the fighter." The Turkish word savaş stands for "war" or "battle."

How do you pronounce Savas?

The pronunciation of Savas is two syllables and harmonious. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Sa-vas" [ˈzaːvas] or [ˈsaːvas]. It begins with a long A sound that radiates openness. The repetition of the vowels creates a pleasant sound structure. The final "s" adds a distinctive accent. This sound design gives Savas a powerful and tradition-conscious aura.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Savas enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,506th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007, reaching 759th place. In the last ten years, Savas has been given as a first name about 330 times, placing it 1,147th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,264th.

Nicknames & pet names

Savasay / Savasch / Savi / Savo / Savus / Schavas / Schavasch

Famous people

• Savas Dimopoulos (Greek physicist)
• Savas Iliadis (Greek basketball player)
• Savas Karipidis (Swiss handball player)
• Savas Kaya (boxer)
• Savas Koc (football player from Turkey)
• Savas Yilmaz (Turkish footballer)
• Savas Yurderi (German rapper (Kool Savas))