Sasha: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Sasha
Origin of the name Alexander:
A compound Greek name composed of the elements alexein (to defend, to help) and andros (man): hence, “defender or helper of mankind.” The name was borne by Alexander the Great (356—323 B.C.), a Macedonian king and military conqueror who helped spread the Greek culture across Asia Minor to Egypt and India. Var: Aleksandr, Aleksandur, Alexander, Alexandras. Short: Alek, Alekos, Alex, Alexei, Alexios, Alexis, Sander, Sandros
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Sasha is traditionally a male name in Eastern Europe and Russia, but more common for females in the US.
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Russian nickname for 'Alex', 'Alexander', 'Alexandra', 'Lysander', etc. Meaning 'beautiful'.
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