Find out how popular the first name Jascha has been for the last 16 years (from 1975 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jascha by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Jascha is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jascha.

The history of the first name Jascha

The given name Jascha is a diminutive form of the Russian name Yakov, which in turn is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov. Yakov is rooted in the Biblical Hebrew word "aqeb," meaning "to follow," "to be behind," or "to supplant." This name can be traced back to the Old Testament and is borne by one of the three patriarchs of the Jewish people, Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca.

The name Jascha emerged as a Russian diminutive of Yakov, with the ending "-sha" being a common diminutive suffix in Russian. It is believed to have gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly among Jewish communities in Russia and Eastern Europe.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Jascha was Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), a renowned Russian-American violinist widely considered one of the greatest violinists of all time. He was born in Vilnius, then part of the Russian Empire, and went on to have a illustrious career as a virtuoso performer and teacher.

Another notable figure is Jascha Horenstein (1898-1973), an Ukrainian-born British conductor who was known for his interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire. He was born in Kyiv and later became a British citizen, conducting major orchestras around the world.

Jascha Brodsky (1917-1997) was a Russian-American artist and illustrator, best known for his paintings and illustrations in The New Yorker magazine. He was born in Kyiv and later immigrated to the United States, where he established himself as a prominent artist.

Jascha Nemtsov (1963-2015) was a Russian statesman and politician who served as a deputy prime minister of Russia from 1997 to 1998. He was a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin's government and was assassinated in 2015.

Jascha Kessler (1930-2010) was a Hungarian-American clarinetist and teacher. He was born in Budapest and later immigrated to the United States, where he had a distinguished career as a soloist and educator.

These are some of the notable individuals throughout history who have borne the given name Jascha, showcasing its origins and usage across various cultures and time periods.

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