Sava
Meaning of Sava
Sava is a male name with Serbian origins. In Serbian, it is pronounced as SAH-vah (/ˈsɑvə/). This name has variations such as Savva. Sava has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least the year 2000, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has been chosen for around 6 to 15 boys annually. While not among the most common names, Sava carries a unique and distinctive sound that may appeal to parents looking for a less conventional choice. Its Serbian origin adds an exotic flair to this name, making it a potential standout option for any baby boy.
Pronunciation
Serbian
- Pronunced as SAH-vah (/ˈsɑvə/)
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Notable People Named Sava
| Sava Šumanović was a renowned Serbian painter known for his significant contributions to 20th-century Serbian art, tragically executed during the mass genocide of Serbs in the Independent State of Croatia. |
| Sava Petrović was a renowned Serbian icon painter and portraitist, and the father of the internationally acclaimed portraitist Pavel Petrović. |
| Sava Vuković was a Serbian Orthodox Bishop and a corresponding member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. |
| Sava Petrović was the Metropolitan of Cetinje from 1735 to 1781, succeeding his relative Danilo I and serving as the ruler of the Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro. |
| Sava Radić is a Serbian footballer currently playing as a defender for Struga in the Macedonian First Football League. |
| Sava Petrović-Grmija - Sava Petrović, also known as Sava Grmija, was a Serbian soldier and member of the Serbian Chetnik Organization who took part in the Balkan Wars and World War I. |
| Sava Vuković, a Yugoslav chess master of Serbian origin, achieved the bronze medal in the Yugoslav Chess Championship in 1939. |
| Sava Tekelija (1761–1842) was a prominent Serbian doctor of law, philanthropist, and founder of the Tekelijanum. |
