Savina

Savina is a girl's name that is considered the Italian, Romansh, and Spanish variant of Sabina and has its origins in the ancient Roman surname Sabinus. It means 'the one from the Sabine tribe,' 'the one from the people of the Sabine women,' or simply 'the Sabine woman.'

What does the name Savina mean?

Savina is a female name that represents the Italian, Romansh, and Spanish form of Sabina, based on the ancient Roman name Sabinus. The name stands for 'the one from the Sabine tribe,' 'the one from the people of the Sabine women,' or simply 'the Sabine woman.' Its roots lie in the Latin term Sabīnus, which means 'the Sabine' and refers to the people of the Sabines. Savina is particularly common in the Romansh area, such as in Graubünden (Switzerland) and Montafon (Vorarlberg). The region of Sabina, which gives its name to the Sabines, is located in the Sabine Hills of Latium, a historical area that is still associated with the northeastern province of Rome and Rieti in Latium today. During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity due to the veneration of Saint Sabina of Rome. This martyr is celebrated on August 29. Other variants include Sabine, Sabinela, Szabina, and Savinka, while male forms are Sabin, Savin, Savino, and Sabino.

Where does the name Savina come from?

The first name Savina has Latin roots and means 'the one from the Sabine tribe.' The Latin term Sabīnus stands for 'the Sabine.' The languages in which the name appears are Italian, Romansh, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Savina?

The name Savina is pronounced in three syllables and flows smoothly. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Sa-vi-na' [zaˈviːna] or [saˈviːna]. It begins with a soft S sound that harmoniously transitions into the open A vowel. The stressed middle syllable '-vi-' has a clear and bright sound due to the long i. The ending '-na' gives the name a gentle, feminine sound. Overall, Savina conveys a melodic and elegant aura - lightly swinging, friendly, and with a touch of exoticism.

When is the name day of Savina?

Savina is celebrated on August 29, October 27, and December 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Savina is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2008, when it reached 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Savina has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,475th. Worldwide, Savina is also not very common.

Nicknames & pet names

Ina / Save / Savi / Savinchen / Vany / Vina / Vinalein / Vinchen

Famous people

• Savina Cuellar (Politician from Bolivia)
• Savina of Milan (Saint from Italy)
• Savina Yannatou (Greek singer)