Dasja
DAH-shah
Dasja is a girl’s name of Russian origin, meaning “Dasja is a variant of Dasha, a Russian diminutive of Daria, which means 'possessing goodness' or 'kingly' in Persian.”, and peaked in popularity in 1995.
What Dasja Means
“Dasja is a variant of Dasha, a Russian diminutive of Daria, which means 'possessing goodness' or 'kingly' in Persian.”
The Story of Dasja
Consider a name with regal roots, a Russian diminutive that means 'possessing goodness' for a daughter who embodies kindness.
Dasja is a variant of Dasha, a diminutive from the Persian name Daria, meaning 'kingly' or 'possessing goodness.' Popular in Russia, Dasja saw its peak usage in Western contexts around 1995.
Dasja suggests a heart full of goodness and a spirit of quiet regality, a name for your daughter who you see as kind, thoughtful, and possessing inner strength. It’s a name that speaks to her inherent grace and generous nature.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 1995
Total Births
77
First Recorded
1991
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