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Name Origin

Sacha is a given name of Slavic origin, predominantly used in Russian and Eastern European cultures. It is a diminutive form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

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Famous People

Sacha Baron Cohen (1971-)

Actor, comedian, writer, producer

Known for his satirical characters like Borat and Brüno
Won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his role in 'Borat'
Received numerous other awards and nominations for his work

Sacha Gervasi (1966-)

Film director, screenwriter, producer

Directed the documentary 'Anvil: The Story of Anvil'
Won numerous awards for his documentary work
Directed the biographical film 'Hitchcock'

Similar Names

Sasha Sascha Zachary

Sibling Names

Lena

Both Sacha and Lena are of Slavic origin, sharing a similar elegant and timeless feel.

Milo

Sacha and Milo both have short, strong syllables and a friendly, approachable vibe.

Sasha

This variation of Sacha creates a strong sibling bond with a shared name origin and similar sound.