At a Glance
- Meaning
- A fragrant culinary herb (Satureja); its ultimate root is uncertain
- Origin
- Latin (via Old English)
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- SAY-vuh-ree
Savory is a Latin (via Old English) unisex name meaning “a fragrant culinary herb (Satureja); its ultimate root is uncertain”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Savory
Meaning: A fragrant culinary herb (Satureja); its ultimate root is uncertain.
Origin: Latin (via Old English).
A common claim: Thought to mean 'tasty' or 'flavorful,' like the everyday word for a savory (non-sweet) taste Actually: That everyday adjective is a different word, from Old French savoure/Latin sapor 'taste.' The plant name 'savory' comes from an unrelated word, Latin satureia.
How to Pronounce Savory
SAY-vuh-reeIPA /ˈseɪvəri/
Popularity of Savory
Savory doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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