Basha

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Pronounced BAH-shah /ˈbɑː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A Slavic (Polish/Russian) pet form of Barbara ('foreign; stranger'); separately it echoes the Turkish-Arabic title pasha ('a high official'). Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Slavic name: Basha shortens Barbara, and echoes 'pasha' (said 'BAH-shah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowSlavic, Polish

MeaningA Slavic (Polish/Russian) pet form of Barbara ('foreign; stranger'); separately it echoes the Turkish-Arabic title pasha ('a high official'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#15608 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Basha reads as a Slavic short form of Barbara, and echoes 'pasha.' The routes are uncertain, which we note - very rare in the U.S. (said 'BAH-shah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Basha is a Slavic pet form of Barbara ('foreign; stranger') and also chimes with the title pasha - a cozy, folk-flavored name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'BAH-shah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Basha — Slavic pet form of Barbara / pasha echo; uncertain

Variations

BasiaBachaBashka

Nicknames

BashSha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Basha mean?

Basha is a Slavic pet form of Barbara ('foreign'), and echoes 'pasha'; routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Basha?

It's said BAH-shah /ˈbɑː.ʃə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Basha a boy or girl name?

Basha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Basha?

Basha is extremely rare in the U.S.