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Natasha

“birthday of the Lord”

About the name Natasha

Natasha is a diminutive of the Russian name Natalia, which means ‘birthday of the Lord’, referring to the celebration of Christmas. The name has been widely used in Slavic countries and has gained international recognition through literature and film. Notable cultural references include Natasha Rostova, a character in Leo Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’, symbolizing beauty and complexity.

Meaning
birthday of the Lord
Origin
Russian
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
nah-TASH-ah(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Natasha

  • Natasha Marie
  • Natasha Ann
  • Natasha Rose
  • Natasha Elizabeth
  • Natasha Claire

Questions about Natasha

What does Natasha mean?
Natasha is a Russian name meaning "birthday of the Lord".
How do you pronounce Natasha?
Natasha is pronounced nah-TASH-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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