Natasha
Natasha is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Russian origin, meaning “Born on Christmas Day”.
| Meaning | Born on Christmas Day |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Russian |
| Written as | Наташа |
| Pronunciation | nah-TAH-shah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Natasha
Natasha is the Russian diminutive of Natalia, from the Latin natale domini, 'the birthday of the Lord', that is, Christmas. Natalia was the name of early Christian saints, including the wife of the martyr Adrian of Nicomedia. Natasha Rostova, the heroine of Tolstoy's War and Peace, made the pet form famous far beyond Russia. In English-speaking countries it became popular as an independent name from the 1970s.
Is Natasha a Christian name?
Natasha is rooted in Christmas, the feast of Christ's birth, and in Orthodox tradition is connected to Saint Natalia, honoured with her husband Saint Adrian.
How popular is Natasha?
Widely known worldwide; in Russia it is used as a nickname, while elsewhere it is often a given name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natasha mean?
Natasha means 'Born on Christmas Day'. It is of Latin, via Russian origin.
Is Natasha a Christian name?
Natasha is rooted in Christmas, the feast of Christ's birth, and in Orthodox tradition is connected to Saint Natalia, honoured with her husband Saint Adrian.
How do you pronounce Natasha?
Natasha is pronounced nah-TAH-shah.
Is Natasha a boy or girl name?
Natasha is usually a girl name.