Dutch

Saskia

Pronounced SAS-kee-uhShare

Meaning: Saxon

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Saskia relates to the Saxon people through a Germanic ethnic-name element. Rembrandt’s wife Saskia van Uylenburgh gives it a documented connection with Dutch art history.

Nicknames

  • Sas
  • Kia

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Saskia comes from Dutch.

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