Gender Masculine
Usage Russian
Scripts Савелий(Russian)
Pronounced Pron. su-VYEH-lyee  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Russian form of the Latin name Sabellius meaning "a Sabine". The Sabines were an ancient people who lived in central Italy.

Related Names

VariantsSaveli, Savely
Other Languages & CulturesSabellius(Late Roman)

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Entry updated February 28, 2019