Sasha: name meaning and origin

Sasha

defender of people

Russian · Unisex · 2 syllables

Sasha is a Russian name meaning "defender of people". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Sa, and is used for both boys and girls.

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Sibling names for Sasha

  • Sasha & Arlo Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Sasha & Edmund Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Sasha & Liam Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Sasha & William Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Sasha & Ivan Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Sasha & Ezra Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Sasha & Vera Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Sasha & Abigail Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Nicknames for Sasha

No traditional nickname; Sasha is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Sa, Sha.

Sasha is also a nickname for Alexander.

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Questions about Sasha

What does the name Sasha mean?

Sasha is a Russian name meaning "defender of people".

How many syllables are in Sasha?

Sasha has 2 syllables (Sa-sha), with the stress usually on "Sa".

What are nicknames for Sasha?

Sasha has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Sa, Sha.

Is Sasha a boy's or girl's name?

Sasha is used for both boys and girls.