Yasha

Meaning of Yasha

Yasha is a unisex name with origins in both Russian and Hebrew. In Russian, it is pronounced as YA-sha (/ˈjæʃə/), while in Hebrew, it is pronounced as yah-SHAH (/jɑːˈʃɑː/). The name Yasha has variations such as Yascha. In terms of popularity, the name Yasha has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States of America over the years. It ranked 14106 in 2017, 16855 in 2012, and 13439 in 2010, among other rankings. With its international flair and unisex nature, Yasha is a unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive baby name.

Pronunciation

Russian

  • Pronunced as YA-sha (/ˈjæʃə/)

Hebrew

  • Pronunced as yah-SHAH (/jɑːˈʃɑː/)

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Notable People Named Yasha

Yasha Levine is a Russian-American investigative journalist, author, and reporter who was born in the Soviet Union in the early 1980s and raised in San Francisco, California.
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