Pasha
Meaning of Pasha
As a unisex name with deep roots in Persian and Ottoman Turkish, Pasha originated from the Persian padeshah, meaning “master king,” before becoming an Ottoman title for high-ranking military and civil officials. It later entered Russian as a diminutive of Pavel, offering cross-cultural resonance from Istanbul to St. Petersburg. Pronounced PAH-shah (/ˈpa.ʃa/) in Turkish and PAH-shuh (/ˈpɑ.ʃə/) in Russian, Pasha features open vowels and soft consonants typical of Spanish and Portuguese names, lending a subtle Latin flair. In the United States, its use remains rare—nine newborns named Pasha in 2024 placed it near rank 915—yet its steady presence since the late 20th century reflects a growing appetite for concise names that bridge geography, history, and tradition.
Pronunciation
Turkish
- Pronunced as PAH-shah (/ˈpa.ʃa/)
Russian
- Pronunced as PAH-shuh (/ˈpɑ.ʃə/)
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Notable People Named Pasha
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