Female Name
Sashka
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
Writing Systems
СашкаBulgarianMacedonian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
65/100
Meaning & Etymology
Sasha is a name of Slavic origin, commonly used as a diminutive for Alexander and Alexandra. It is widely used across Eastern and Southern Europe and has various alternative spellings in different languages, such as Саша (Russian, Ukrainian), Сашо (Bulgarian), Saša (Slovenian, Czech), and Sascha (German). The name has also gained popularity in non-Slavic cultures, including French (Sacha), German (Sascha), and Hebrew (סשה).
Etymology
Original Form:
Aleksandra (Bulgarian), Сашка (Macedonian)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the full forms Alexander and Alexandra, becoming a common diminutive in Slavic cultures. Over time, it spread to other languages and cultures, adapting to local phonetic and orth...
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