Natasha
Russian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Natasha
Natasha is a diminutive form of Natalia, derived from the Latin name Natalis, meaning "of or relating to birth" or "natal," ultimately connected to the Latin word "natus" (born).
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Etymology
Natasha is a diminutive form of Natalia, derived from the Latin name Natalis, meaning "of or relating to birth" or "natal," ultimately connected to the Latin word "natus" (born). The name became particularly popular in Russian and Eastern European cultures as a Slavic diminutive form, and gained widespread international recognition through Russian literature, Soviet culture, and notable figures in the 20th century.
Natasha currently ranks #1,148 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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