Sasha
SAH-shah
Popularity
#642
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Russian
Total Births
39,769
Peak Year
#1,918 in 1988
First Recorded
1956
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Alexander/Alexandra, meaning 'defending warrior' or 'helper of mankind.' It originated in Russia.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Sasha Obama
Daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama
Sasha Grey
American actress, model, musician, and writer.
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