Find out how popular the first name Nasha has been for the last 36 years (from 1974 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nasha by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Nasha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Nasha.

The history of the first name Nasha

The name Nasha has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the second millennium BCE. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "nasha," which means "destruction" or "ruin." The name may have been given to children with the hope that they would be able to overcome obstacles and rise above adversity.

In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, there are references to characters with names that are similar to Nasha. However, it is difficult to determine whether these were direct references to the name or simply coincidental similarities.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nasha can be found in the Gupta Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the 4th and 6th centuries CE. During this time, there are records of a noble family with a daughter named Nasha, who is said to have been a great patron of the arts and literature.

In the 12th century, there was a famous Muslim poet and scholar named Nasha al-Din, who lived in what is now modern-day Iran. His full name was Nasha al-Din Mahmud Ghaznavi, and he was known for his intricate ghazals (a form of lyric poetry) and his contributions to the field of Persian literature.

During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the 16th and 19th centuries, there was a prominent courtier named Nasha Begum. She was the wife of one of the Mughal emperors and was known for her beauty, intelligence, and political acumen.

In more recent history, there was a notable Indian freedom fighter and activist named Nasha Kapur, who was born in 1915 and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and was instrumental in organizing non-violent protests against British rule.

Another notable figure with the name Nasha was Nasha Mirza, an Afghan-American writer and journalist who was born in 1965. She has written extensively about the experiences of Afghan refugees and has been a vocal advocate for women's rights and education in Afghanistan.

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