# Savukynas

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**Savukynas** is a [Lithuanian-language surname](/source/Lithuanian-language_surname), from East Slavic patronymic surname Savukin, derived from the Belarusian given name Savuk, a diminutive of [Savva](/source/Savva).[1]Notable people with the surname include:

- [Bronys Savukynas](/source/Bronys_Savukynas) (1930–2008), Lithuanian philologist, linguist, translator, journalist, editor
- [Gintaras Savukynas](/source/Gintaras_Savukynas) (born 1971), professional Lithuanian handball player
- [Virginijus Savukynas](/source/Virginijus_Savukynas) (born 1974) Lithuanian journalist, cultural anthropologist

## References

1. [SAVUKAS](https://ekalba.lt/paieska/detalioji/?paieska=Savukas&p=1&d=50&i=89ed0d92-b73d-4db4-b642-52da4e24fe2f)

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