Find out how popular the first name Zasha has been for the last 38 years (from 1985 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zasha by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Zasha is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Zasha.

The history of the first name Zasha

The name Zasha is believed to have origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Russian and Ukrainian. It is thought to be a diminutive form of the name Zakhar or Zakhariy, which is derived from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning "the Lord has remembered." The name Zasha gained popularity in Russia and other Slavic countries during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zasha can be found in the chronicles of the Russian city of Novgorod from the 14th century. The name is mentioned in reference to a prominent merchant and landowner named Zasha Ivanov, who lived in Novgorod during the reign of the Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy.

In the 16th century, a renowned Russian icon painter named Zasha Fyodorov was known for his intricate and detailed religious artwork, which adorned many churches and monasteries across Russia. His most famous work is the iconostasis of the Cathedral of the Dormition in Moscow's Kremlin, completed in 1547.

During the 18th century, a prominent Russian poet and playwright named Zasha Trediakovsky (1703-1768) was celebrated for his contributions to the development of the Russian literary language and the introduction of new poetic forms inspired by Western European literature.

In the 20th century, Zasha Tsereteli (1934-present) is a prominent Soviet and Russian sculptor and architect, known for his monumental public artworks and sculptures in Moscow and other cities across Russia and the former Soviet Union.

Another notable figure with the name Zasha is Zasha Bulgakov (1900-1966), a Soviet cinematographer and film director who worked on several renowned Soviet films during the 1930s and 1940s, including the classic war film "The Unvanquished" (1945).

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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