dása

Dáša is a feminine given name used in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It is the common diminutive form of Dagmar, a name of Danish origin that has been adopted into Czech and Slovak naming practices. The etymology of Dagmar is debated, but it is often linked to Old Norse or Danish roots, commonly associated with elements meaning “day” and “maiden” or “fame.”

Usage and demographics: Dáša has been widely used since the 20th century in Czech and Slovak communities and remains a familiar nickname and given name today. It functions both as an informal form of Dagmar and, less commonly, as an independent given name appearing on official documents.

Variants and transliteration: The standard Czech/Slovak spelling retains the diacritic marks Dáša. In other language contexts, the name is often transliterated as Dasha in English-language usage.

See also: Dagmar; Dasha (name); Dáša.