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Tosha

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Pronounced TOH-shah /ˈtoʊ.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Natasha (from Natalia, 'birthday of the Lord; Christmas'), and separately a Sanskrit word tosha ('satisfaction; contentment'). Both noted honestly; routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft short name: Tosha shortens Natasha and echoes Sanskrit 'contentment' (said 'TOH-shah'). Warm and easy.
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Origin LowRussian, Sanskrit
MeaningA short form of Natasha (from Natalia, 'birthday of the Lord; Christmas'), and separately a Sanskrit word tosha ('satisfaction; contentment'). Both noted honestly; routes vary.
U.S. rank (2016)#16083 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,720

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119582016

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

Tosha is a short form of Natasha, ultimately from Natalia ('birthday of the Lord'), and also the Sanskrit tosha ('contentment'). Its routes vary, which we note — warm and rare in the U.S. (said 'TOH-shah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, having peaked in earlier decades. Rare, warm, and easy.

Did you know? Tosha is a short form of Natasha (from Natalia, 'Christmas'), and separately a Sanskrit word for 'satisfaction; contentment' — both noted honestly (said 'TOH-shah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Tosha — short for Natasha; Sanskrit 'contentment'; routes vary

Variations

ToshiaTashaToshie

Nicknames

ToshToshie

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Natasha— the name it shortens
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tosha mean?

Tosha is a short form of Natasha (from Natalia, 'Christmas'), and also a Sanskrit word for 'satisfaction; contentment.' Routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tosha?

It's said TOH-shah /ˈtoʊ.ʃə/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tosha a boy or girl name?

Tosha is a girl's name.

How popular is Tosha?

Tosha is a rare name in the U.S.

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