Male Name
Pasha
ˈpa.ʂə
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
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Writing Systems
ПашаRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
83/100
classic120%
youthful100%
informal80%
natural100%
wholesome120%
refined100%
strange140%
simple100%
Meaning & Etymology
Pasha is a diminutive form of the name Pavel, which is of Slavic origin meaning 'small' or 'humble'. In the Ottoman Empire, the title 'Pasha' was used as a high rank in the political and military system, often granted to governors, generals, and dignitaries. It was also one of the highest titles in the 20th-century Kingdom of Egypt and used in Morocco to denote regional officials or governors.
Etymology
Original Form:
Pavel
Evolution:
From the Slavic name Pavel, meaning 'small' or 'humble', to the diminutive form Pasha, and later adopted as a title in the Ottoman Empire.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasha