Sasha

Sasha is a unisex given name that is commonly a diminutive form of Alexander for males and Alexandra for females in Russian and other Slavic languages. In many countries it is used as a standalone name for any gender. The name Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning defender of men.

Across languages, several spellings are common. Sascha is frequently seen in German-speaking regions, while Sacha is used in French-speaking areas and other languages. Sasha has become a widely used form in English-speaking contexts as well.

Notable people with the name include Sasha Obama, the daughter of Barack Obama; Sasha Banks (Mercedes Kaestner-Veasey), an American professional wrestler; Sasha Grey, an American actress and writer; Sasha Velour, an American drag queen and artist; and Sasha Alexander, an American actress. These examples illustrate the name’s cross-cultural adoption across fields such as politics, sports, entertainment, and the arts.

In fiction and popular culture, Sasha is a common character name in novels, films, and television, reflecting its international usage and gender-neutral associations in many contexts. The name continues to be embraced in diverse communities around the world.