Meaning: Short form of Alexander or Alexandra: defending people
The story
Sasha is an affectionate Russian form used for both Aleksandr and Aleksandra. Its broader international use preserves a name family whose Greek roots concern defending people.
Nicknames
- Sash
- Sashka
Spellings & variants
- Sacha
- Sascha
- Alexandra
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Short
- Modern
- Works everywhere
Origins
Sasha comes from Russian.
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