The baby name Savash is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /saˈvaʃ/ — sah-VAHSH.
Savash is Turkish in Origin.
The baby name Savash is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /saˈvaʃ/ — sah-VAHSH.
Savash is Turkish in Origin.
Savash is an Anglicized transliteration of the Turkish name Savaş (pronounced sah-VAHSH), derived from the common noun meaning “war, battle, struggle.” The root is Turkic and appears in the verb savaşmak “to fight.” The form Savaş gained currency in modern standard Turkish, particularly during 20th‑century language reforms favoring native vocabulary.
As a given name, it is predominantly masculine in Turkey and the Turkish diaspora, sometimes used as a surname. Usage rose in the mid‑ to late 1900s and remains familiar through public figures in media and sports. Variants include Savaş (standard Turkish), Savash (English-friendly), and Savas (diacritic‑free); it is distinct from Greek Savvas/Sabbas despite visual similarity. The meaning evokes courage and tenacity, often interpreted as “fighter” or “one who struggles,” which gives the name a modern, assertive feel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2011 | #181 | 2 | 1,347 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #293 | 4 | 6,578 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #493 | 13 | 12,621 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #520 | 6 | 11,303 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #523 | 30 | 10,162 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #654 | 14 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,192 | 20 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Savash is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!