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Name Origin

Sascha is a given name of Slavic origin, primarily used as a diminutive of Alexander (meaning 'defender of mankind'). It is popular in Germany, Russia, and other Eastern European countries.

slavicdiminutivealexanderdefendermasculine

Famous People

Sascha Baron Cohen (1971-)

Actor, comedian, writer, producer

Created characters such as Borat and Brüno
Won a Golden Globe Award

Sascha Zverev (1997-)

Tennis player

Olympic gold medalist (2020)
Two-time ATP Finals champion

Similar Names

Sasha Sacha Alexandre Alexander

Sibling Names

Alina

Both Alina and Sascha have Slavic origins, creating a sense of shared cultural heritage.

Leon

Both names are short, strong, and have a timeless quality, fitting well together.

Katya

Like Sascha, Katya is a name with Russian roots, suggesting a familial connection.