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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Protector/defender of people (via Alexander/Alexandra)
- Origin
- Russian/Ukrainian (diminutive of Alexander and Alexandra)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SAH-shah
Sasha is a modern-feeling girl's name with a clean, worldly sound, pronounced SAH-shah. It comes from Russian and Ukrainian, where it's a diminutive of Alexander and Alexandra, so it carries the meaning protector or defender of people.
Meaning & Origin of Sasha
Meaning: Protector/defender of people (via Alexander/Alexandra).
Origin: Russian/Ukrainian (diminutive of Alexander and Alexandra).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sasha
SAH-shahIPA /ˈsɑːʃə/
Popularity of Sasha
Sasha peaked at #147 in 1988, when 1,886 babies were given the name. As of 2024 it sits at #642 with 460 babies, so it's much less common now than in its heyday, though still a name you'll meet without it being everywhere.
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FAQ
What does the name Sasha mean?
Protector/defender of people (via Alexander/Alexandra). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Sasha?
Sasha is pronounced SAH-shah (IPA: /ˈsɑːʃə/).
Is Sasha a popular name right now?
Sasha peaked at #147 in 1988 and is ranked #642 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1956–2024.)
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