Sashenka Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-SHEN-kah / sæˈʃɛn.kəRussian; Slavic
Meaning
Defender; protector
Historical & Cultural Background
Sashenka is a diminutive form of the name Alexandra, which has roots in Greek. The name has been popular in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, where diminutive forms are commonly used as terms of endearment. It reflects a cultural practice of using affectionate nicknames in familial and social contexts.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sasha
- Sashka
International Variants
- Aleksandra (Greek)
- Alexandra (English)
- Sasha (Russian)
- Alessandra (Italian)
Famous people named Sashenka
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sashenka was first seen in the United States in 2004. Sashenka has ranked as high as #1334 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Sashenka has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sashenka
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |