Desha

Meaning of Desha

Desha is a female name with English origin. It is pronounced as DEY-shuh (/deɪˈʃə/). The name Desha has variations such as Deshay. In the United States, the name Desha has been given to baby girls since at least 1963. It gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, peaking in the year 2000 when it ranked at number 23 on the list of most popular names for newborn girls. Although its popularity has declined since then, it remains a unique and beautiful choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as DEY-shuh (/deɪˈʃə/)

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Notable People Named Desha

Desha Breckinridge was a prominent editor and publisher of the Lexington Herald and had notable family connections, including being the brother of Sophonisba Breckinridge and the son of William Campbell Preston Breckinridge.
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