Quechua

Chaska

Pronounced CHAHS-kahShare

Meaning: Venus; morning star

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Chaska belongs here to the Quechua naming tradition. Peru’s civil registry identifies it with Venus, the morning star, and documents living bearers of the name.

Nicknames

  • Chas

Spellings & variants

  • Chasca
  • Ch'aska
  • Chasqa

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Chaska comes from Quechua.

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