Sasha Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sasha Name at a Glance

Name	Sasha
Meaning	Defender of man.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sasha Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sasha means “Defender of man”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sasha Name Origin

Our database records Sasha under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sasha a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sasha is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sasha

When considering Sasha for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.