Sasha
Short for Alexander
Sasha is a given name, originally a Russian diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra.
Common in Eastern Europe for both sexes, it's used in English-speaking countries predominantly for girls: Sasha started kindergarten this fall.
The name suggests informality and warmth, even when used as a full legal name rather than a nickname.
Informal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- RussianEastern Slavic language
- unisexSuitable for any gender
- SlavicOf certain Eastern Europeans
pet name · Eastern European · Aleksandr · given name · Ukrainian · Belarusian · Polish · Serbian
Traditions from Moscow's nation
- Eastern EuropeanFrom that continental region
- Soviet eraUSSR's historical span
- patronymicName from father's name
- naming traditionsConventions for assigning names
endearment · family · intimacy · informality · warmth · affection · familiarity · homeland
- alter egoA secondary persona
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- stage namePerformer's professional alias
persona · entertainer · fame · artist · musician · actor · public figure · pop culture
Not real, invented
- protagonistStory's central figure
- novelNew and unusual
- filmMovie or coating
- TV seriesOngoing broadcast entertainment
character name · literary · drama · storyline · personality · role · narrative · backstory
nickname
Informal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- RussianEastern Slavic language
- unisexSuitable for any gender
Slavic · pet name · Eastern European · Aleksandr · given name · Ukrainian · Belarusian · Polish · Serbian · Bulgarian
Russian culture
Traditions from Moscow's nation
- Eastern EuropeanFrom that continental region
- Soviet eraUSSR's historical span
- patronymicName from father's name
naming traditions · endearment · family · intimacy · informality · warmth · affection · familiarity · homeland · diaspora
Beyoncé
- alter egoA secondary persona
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- performerOne who entertains audiences
stage name · persona · entertainer · fame · artist · musician · actor · public figure · pop culture
fictional
Not real, invented
- protagonistStory's central figure
- novelNew and unusual
- filmMovie or coating
TV series · character name · literary · drama · storyline · personality · role · narrative · backstory · portrayal
- Russian NamesNatasha, Misha, Vanya, Anya, Tanya
- Slavic NamesVladimir, Natasha, Boris, Igor, Tatiana
- Dollsrag doll, china doll, china dolls, bisque doll, vintage doll
- Presidential FamiliesObamas, Bushes, Clintons, Kennedys, Trumps
- Walking Dead CharactersDaryl, Carol, Glenn, Maggie, Negan
- Kuprin WorksThe Pit, Emerald, The Swamp
Sashasurname
Hereditary family identifier
family name · Smith · last name · Johnson · patronymic