ThinkabaraSasha: meaning and origin
Sasha
“Defender; a Russian short form of Alexander”
About the name Sasha
Sasha is a girl or a boy’s name from the Slavic tradition. Its meaning is “defender; a Russian short form of Alexander”. Names from Russian, Polish, Czech and other Slavic languages — like Mila, Nadia, Vera and Milan.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Slavic names
- Anya 👧Grace; a form of Anna · Slavic
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
- Ivan 👦God is gracious; a form of John · Slavic
- Katya 👧Pure; a form of Katherine · Slavic
- Mila 👧Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Milan 👦Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nadia 👧Hope · Slavic
- Nikolai 👦Victory of the people · Slavic
- Vera 👧Faith; also Latin for true · Slavic
Sibling name ideas (Slavic, girls and boys)
- Anya 👧Grace; a form of Anna · Slavic
- Dmitri 👦Devoted to Demeter, the earth goddess · Slavic
- Ivan 👦God is gracious; a form of John · Slavic
- Katya 👧Pure; a form of Katherine · Slavic
- Mila 👧Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Milan 👦Gracious, dear · Slavic
- Nadia 👧Hope · Slavic
- Nikolai 👦Victory of the people · Slavic
More unisex names starting with S
- Sage 🧒Wise; also the herb · Latin
- Sawyer 🧒Woodcutter · English
- Shiloh 🧒Peaceful; a town in the Bible · Hebrew
- Skyler 🧒Scholar; also linked to “sky” · Scandinavian
- Sora 🧒Sky · Japanese
Questions and answers
What does the name Sasha mean?
Sasha is a name of Slavic origin. It means: defender; a Russian short form of Alexander.
Is Sasha a boy or girl name?
Sasha is used for both girls and boys in the US.
How many syllables does Sasha have?
Sasha has 5 letters and about 2 syllables.