The word "Savitri" is derived from the word "Savitru" which in its turn is derived from the root "su"="to give birth to". Savitru means the Divine Creator, One who gives birth to, or brings forth from himself into existence, the creation. Savitri would mean etymologically "some one descended from the Sun", "one belonging to the Sun", "an energy derived from the Sun, the Divine Creator".

In the Veda, Aswa, the horse, is the symbol of life-energy or vital power. Aswa+ pati, Lord, would mean the "Lord of Life".   more »