Meaning & Lineage
Meaning: Savitri means "of the sun (Savitr)," radiant and life-giving; also the sacred Gayatri verse.
Why Was This Name Given?
Born of the sun-god’s grace and named for him, Savitri followed Yama himself to win back her husband’s life — wisdom and devotion in the form of a woman who would not be refused.
The Story
When death took her husband Satyavan, Savitri followed Yama on foot, answering his riddles so wisely that he granted boon after boon — until she cleverly won back Satyavan’s very life.
Her name gives a daughter brilliance, devotion and the courage to argue even with death and win.
Numerology: 8 · Rashi: Kanya · Nakshatra: Hasta · Lucky Colour: Green · Scripture: Mahabharata (Vana Parva), Vedas
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Savitri do?
She followed Yama, the god of death, and through wisdom and devotion won back the life of her husband Satyavan.