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The baby name Sascha is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SAH-shuh (English: /ˈsɑːʃə/),ZAH-shah (German/Russian: /ˈzɑːʃɑ/ or /ˈsaʂə/).

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: SAH-shuh (English: /ˈsɑːʃə/),ZAH-shah (German/Russian: /ˈzɑːʃɑ/ or /ˈsaʂə/)

What is the meaning of the name Sascha ?

The baby name Sascha is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SAH-shuh (English: /ˈsɑːʃə/),ZAH-shah (German/Russian: /ˈzɑːʃɑ/ or /ˈsaʂə/).

Sascha is in Origin.

Sascha is the German spelling of Sasha, the Slavic diminutive of Alexander/Alexandra. From Greek Alexandros (alexein "to defend" + aner/andros "man"), it means "defender" or "protector of people." In Russian (Саша) it functions as a unisex nickname for Aleksandr and Aleksandra and often stands on its own as a given name. The German form Sascha entered wider use through contacts with Russia and Eastern Europe.

In German-speaking countries Sascha rose in the late 20th century and tends to be masculine there, while Sasha/Sacha are common elsewhere and widely unisex. Notable bearers include German tennis coach Sascha Bajin and footballer Sascha Riether. International variants: Sasha (English/Russian transliteration), Sacha (French), Saša (South Slavic), Sasza (Polish). Pet forms include Sash and Sashy. The name’s cross-cultural familiarity and gentle sound keep it steadily fashionable.

Sascha has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sascha

Alexander Van der Bellen Politician · Born 1944 · Austria Sascha Van der Bellen is best known as the president of Austria, a role he has held since 2017. Before entering frontline politics with the Austrian Green Party, he was a professor of economics at the University of Vienna. Sascha Gerstner Musician · Born 1977 · Germany Sascha Gerstner is best known as a guitarist and backing vocalist for the German power metal band Helloween, a role he has held since 2002. He has played on well-known Helloween songs like "Mrs. God," "As Long as I Fall," and "Nabataea," and he was also previously a member of Freedom Call.

Celebrity babies named Sascha

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Sascha Previn Mia Farrow television actor

Sascha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2020 #1 431
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
Germany Boys 0 #36 15,907 5,697
Austria Boys 1996 #45 119 60
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
Germany 0 #63 901 2,542
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
Austria Boys 0 #86 1,164 2,180
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
Switzerland Boys 2024 #134 4 1,769
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
Austria 0 #149 66 850
RS Boys 0 #151 4 2,277
LU Boys 0 #154 65 4,970
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #176 4 4,064
DK 0 #179 25 5,198
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
Sweden Girls 2018 #187 2 1,665
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
DK Girls 0 #216 104 7,429
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Boys 0 #247 7 6,830
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
Canada Girls 2005 #287 13 2,598
KZ Boys 0 #288 9 6,578
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
DK Boys 0 #311 15 7,401
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
Canada Boys 2020 #318 5 2,548
NL 0 #324 68 2,481
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #374 8 7,951
France Boys 2021 #381 7 2,865
France Girls 2016 #406 3 3,228
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
RU Boys 0 #456 50 12,621
NL Girls 0 #462 613 5,933
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
RU Girls 0 #480 19 11,913
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #670 13 3,552
NL Boys 0 #684 273 5,873
IT 0 #689 26 4,183
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
Germany Girls 0 #760 79 4,949
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #879 52 5,610
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
United States Girls 2024 #908 9 8,487
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,111 31 25,928
IT Boys 0 #1,137 337 10,046
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,157 22 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,390 57 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Sascha is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Canada
Austria

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People also ask about Sascha

Sascha is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Sascha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SAH-shuh (English: /ˈsɑːʃə/),ZAH-shah (German/Russian: /ˈzɑːʃɑ/ or /ˈsaʂə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sasha, Sacha, Saša, Sashka, Sash and Sasho.
Yes, very popular — Sascha ranked #1 in Germany in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Sascha ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2020).
Yes — 2 notable people named Sascha are in our database, including Alexander Van der Bellen (Politician), Sascha Gerstner (Musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Sascha for their child, including Mia Farrow.