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Sashenka
Pronounced sah-SHEN-kuh /sɑˈʃɛn.kə/Low
Meaning: Sashenka is a Russian pet form of Alexandra, built by adding the tender -enka suffix to Sasha, the standard short form. Alexandra comes from the Greek for 'defender of the people,' and Sashenka carries that meaning with an added note of warmth and affection.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sashenka is a Russian term of endearment for Alexandra. Russian uses layered diminutives: Alexandra becomes Sasha, and Sasha becomes the fonder Sashenka. The parent name descends from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' Used as a given name in the United States, it appears mainly among families with Russian or Slavic ties.
It was never common in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the mid-two-thousands. A girl named Sashenka then is a teenager today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sashenka mean?
It is a Russian affectionate diminutive of Alexandra, from Sasha plus a fond suffix; the meaning traces to Alexandra, 'defender of the people.'
How do you pronounce Sashenka?
It is said sah-SHEN-kuh /sɑˈʃɛn.kə/ - three syllables.
Is Sashenka a boy or girl name?
Sashenka is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Sashenka?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the mid-two-thousands.