Sasha m, f
English spelling of a Russian pet form of ALEXANDER (SEE Alexander) and ALEXANDRA (SEE Alexandra). It has been used in the English-speaking world as an independent name, introduced in the 20th century via France. Use as a female name in the English-speaking world is encouraged by the characteristically feminine -a ending.
Variants: French spelling: Sacha. German spelling: Sascha.
First names dictionary. 2012.