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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A Saxon woman
- Origin
- Dutch/Frisian (from a Germanic element meaning 'Saxon')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SAHS-kee-ah
Saskia is a vintage-feeling, worldly name for a girl, pronounced SAHS-kee-ah. It comes from Dutch and Frisian, built on a Germanic element meaning 'Saxon,' and the name itself means 'a Saxon woman.'
Meaning & Origin of Saskia
Meaning: A Saxon woman.
Origin: Dutch/Frisian (from a Germanic element meaning 'Saxon').
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Saskia
SAHS-kee-ahIPA /ˈsɑːskiə/
Popularity of Saskia
Saskia is a rarely used name in the U.S.: it ranked #3732 in 2024 with 41 babies given the name. Its peak came earlier, at #3586 in 2002 with 38 babies, so it has stayed in a similar low range across the years of data from 1961 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Saskia mean?
A Saxon woman. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Saskia?
Saskia is pronounced SAHS-kee-ah (IPA: /ˈsɑːskiə/).
Is Saskia a popular name right now?
Saskia is near its all-time peak (#3586 in 2002), ranked #3732 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1961–2024.)
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