Savo

The male first name Savo (Саво) represents the Serbian variant of Sava, which is derived from the Greek name Sabbas (Σάββας). Translated into German, the name means 'the old man'.

What does the name Savo mean?

Savo (Саво) is a boy's name that is regarded as the Serbian form of Sava. Its origin lies in the Greek name Sabbas (Σάββας). The German translation is 'the old man'. The roots trace back to Ancient Hebrew, where the word sebâ or sava (סַבָא) means 'old man', 'grandfather', 'drunkard', or 'heavy drinker'. Other variants include Sabas, Savvas, and Saba.

Where does the name Savo come from?

The name Savo has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the old man'.

How do you pronounce Savo?

The pronunciation of Savo is phonetically pleasant and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Sa-vo' [ˈsaːvo], starting with a long, open A sound. The V in the middle provides a gentle connection, while the ending '-o' sounds round and harmonious. Overall, Savo conveys a friendly and present impression – simple, warm, and balanced.

When is the name day of Savo?

The name days for Savo are celebrated on April 12, April 24, November 14, and December 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Savo is a popular first name and currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017 at rank 2,068. In the last ten years, Savo has been given as a first name approximately 50 times, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,102nd.

Famous people

• Savo Ekmecic (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Savo Kostadinovski (writer from Germany)
• Savo Kovacevic (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Savo Martinovic (Montenegrin writer)
• Savo Milosevic (Serbian footballer)
• Savo Mitrovic (Yugoslav ice hockey player)
• Savo Pavicevic (Monegasque football player)
• Savo Rakovic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Savo Sovre (Slovenian painter)