Dutch/Germanic · Girl name
Saskia
“Saxon”
About the name Saskia
Saskia is a Dutch feminine name derived from the Germanic element Sahso, meaning Saxon, the name of the Germanic people, which itself comes from sahs, a type of knife. It has been used in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages. Its most famous bearer is Saskia van Uylenburgh, wife of Rembrandt, who painted her many times. The British actress Saskia Reeves is a modern bearer.
- Meaning
- Saxon
- Origin
- Dutch/Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SAS-kee-uh(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Saskia
- Saskia Marie
- Saskia Anne
- Saskia Louise
- Saskia Claire
- Saskia Rose
Questions about Saskia
- What does Saskia mean?
- Saskia is a Dutch name meaning "Saxon".
- How do you pronounce Saskia?
- Saskia is pronounced SAS-kee-uh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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