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The baby name Masha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈmɑːʃə/ (MAH-shə); Russian: [ˈmaʂə].

Masha is Russian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Russian
Pronunciation: English: /ˈmɑːʃə/ (MAH-shə); Russian: [ˈmaʂə]

What is the meaning of the name Masha ?

The baby name Masha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈmɑːʃə/ (MAH-shə); Russian: [ˈmaʂə].

Masha is Russian in Origin.

Masha (Маша) is the affectionate Slavic diminutive of Maria/Mariya, widespread in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian. Ultimately from Hebrew Miryam via Greek Maria and Latin Maria, its meaning is debated: traditional readings include “beloved,” while folk etymologies offer “star of the sea” (from Latin stella maris) or “drop of the sea,” alongside interpretations such as “rebellion/strength.” As a given name, Masha now stands alone in many countries while retaining its cozy, intimate feel.

Usage is long-standing in Eastern Europe; the name appears in Russian classics - Chekhov’s Three Sisters (Masha), Tolstoy’s Family Happiness - cementing its literary aura. The animated series Masha and the Bear brought global familiarity. Variants and spellings include Mascha (German), Maša/Máša (various Slavic languages), and diminutives Mashenka, Mashulya, Mashunya; the root form is Maria/Mariya/Marya. Related international forms: Mary, Marie, Marija. Masha remains common in Russia and among diasporas and continues as a friendly, spirited choice.

Masha has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Masha

Maria Alyokhina Musician · Born 1988 · Russia Masha Alyokhina is best known as a member of the anti-Putin protest punk group Pussy Riot. She is a Russian political activist and became internationally known through Pussy Riot’s outspoken activism, including the protest performance “Punk Prayer: Mother of God Drive Putin Away.”

Celebrity babies named Masha

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Masha Enzenberger Alexander Fadeyev journalist ★★★★★

Masha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BW 0 #19 1 960
MV 0 #19 1 644
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
TM Girls 0 #34 2 574
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
RU Girls 0 #60 4,120 11,913
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
MD Girls 0 #72 19 865
AZ Girls 0 #73 3 1,051
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
SI 0 #79 2 1,612
RU 0 #80 168 3,641
RS 0 #84 1 923
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
KZ 0 #87 8 1,452
AF Girls 0 #92 3 2,402
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
GE Girls 0 #105 4 1,564
CY Girls 0 #107 15 3,755
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
EE Girls 0 #128 11 1,888
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Switzerland Girls 2024 #132 4 1,786
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
MT Girls 0 #149 5 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
KZ Girls 0 #161 231 5,862
SI Girls 0 #174 4 2,769
PS 0 #175 44 5,692
Sweden Girls 2022 #177 3 1,568
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
CZ 0 #182 5 3,154
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
LT Girls 0 #192 9 1,904
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
NA Girls 0 #212 13 7,146
BG Girls 0 #213 11 3,559
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
IL 0 #221 54 6,291
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #228 4 4,221
GR Girls 0 #232 11 6,293
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
JP Girls 0 #245 7 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
PS Girls 0 #271 304 10,981
JM Girls 0 #274 5 7,507
Canada Girls 2022 #276 5 2,867
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL Girls 0 #281 453 11,648
CZ Girls 0 #286 57 5,378
HR Girls 0 #287 8 3,687
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
AL Boys 0 #300 4 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
PL Girls 0 #315 40 5,096
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
CN Girls 0 #324 26 8,829
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
SD Girls 0 #352 7 7,678
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
France Girls 2021 #362 44 3,185
OM Girls 0 #364 33 15,987
NL 0 #375 17 2,481
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #390 9 8,639
Austria Girls 0 #402 19 1,885
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
PH Girls 0 #423 7 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA 0 #437 11 14,421
PT Girls 0 #441 11 7,952
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
RU Boys 0 #454 52 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #458 47 11,303
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
IR Girls 0 #479 52 8,334
KW Girls 0 #486 30 19,177
GT Girls 0 #494 12 7,500
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
AE Girls 0 #500 54 20,968
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
LY 0 #517 19 12,703
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
PS Boys 0 #555 7 10,655
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
SG Girls 0 #574 13 18,916
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
HK Girls 0 #606 10 16,104
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
AR Girls 0 #623 8 8,289
SY 0 #640 89 11,684
BO Girls 0 #644 8 9,488
LB 0 #646 13 13,263
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #657 58 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #658 10 13,071
IT Girls 0 #681 1,098 9,415
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
NG Girls 0 #770 17 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #794 45 4,949
KW Boys 0 #798 9 18,755
NL Girls 0 #808 148 5,933
TN 0 #817 13 13,765
OM Boys 0 #871 11 17,948
EG Boys 0 #872 15 15,035
SA Girls 0 #881 55 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #885 32 8,487
Spain Girls 0 #892 92 5,561
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
PE Girls 0 #913 31 14,861
EG Girls 0 #916 44 14,742
PE Boys 0 #921 6 14,506
MY Girls 0 #928 67 24,821
NG Boys 0 #934 18 16,906
NL Boys 0 #940 12 5,873
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
IN Boys 0 #992 10 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #1,045 97 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,063 16 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,080 99 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,097 15 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,102 82 17,781
MA 0 #1,110 19 20,986
DZ 0 #1,136 41 20,130
TR 0 #1,146 66 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,433 39 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,550 65 28,008

Masha is popular in 86 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Switzerland
France
Canada
Sweden

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People also ask about Masha

Masha is predominantly a girl's name.
Masha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˈmɑːʃə/ (MAH-shə); Russian: [ˈmaʂə].
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mascha, Mashka, Mashenka, Mashunya and Marusha.
Yes — Masha ranked #132 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Masha ranks highest in Switzerland (#132 in 2024).
Masha's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #926 in 2014 to #885 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Masha are in our database, including Maria Alyokhina (Musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Masha for their child, including Alexander Fadeyev.