Meaning: Russian short form of Natalya, associated with Christmas
The story
Natasha is an affectionate form of Natalya. The name family comes from Latin natalis, relating to birth and especially Christmas in Christian naming; it does not mean every bearer was born on Christmas Day.
Nicknames
- Tasha
- Nat
- Tash
Spellings & variants
- Natalia
- Natascha
- Natasza
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Natasha comes from Russian.
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