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Names That Mean Captive

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By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Saava

    • Origin:

      Russian from Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "captive"

    • Description:

      This is the name of a twelfth century bishop who is the revered patron saint of the Serbs. In a Chekhov short story, Agafya, Saava Stukach is the handsome protagonist. The double Vs add to the uniqueness of this name that has never been heard in English-speaking countries..

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