Saskia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Saskia means "Saxon woman" or "from Saxony" in Dutch. It is derived from the Germanic tribe of Saxons who inhabited the northern part of Germany.
Pronunciation
In Dutch, it is pronounced as "SAHS-kee-ah", while in English it is pronounced as "SAS-kee-ah".
SAHS-kee-a(Dutch)
ZAS-kya(German)
Popularity
Saskia is a moderately popular name in the Netherlands and Germany, where it ranks within the top 500. It is not as common in other parts of the world.

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Saskia Name meanings & History

The name Saskia means "Saxon woman" or "from Saxony" in Dutch. It is derived from the Germanic tribe of Saxons who inhabited the northern part of Germany. From the Old German element sahso meaning "a Saxon". The Saxons were a Germanic tribe, their name ultimately deriving from the Germanic word *sahsą meaning "knife". Saskia van Uylenburgh (1612-1642) was the wife of the Dutch painter Rembrandt. Saskia is most commonly used as a female name.

Zodiac Sign of Saskia: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Saskia:

S: Security,Success,Status,Solidity,Social Standing,Sex,Sensuality

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Aggressive,Argumentative

K: Kind,Karma,Kundalini,Karate

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

Saskia is:

  • a Class name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Saskia include Saskia Sassen (Dutch-American sociologist), Saskia Reeves (British actress), and Saskia de Coster (Belgian novelist). It was also the name of the wife of the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt, who immortalized her in some of his paintings.

2.) Saskia (Female)

Usage: Teutonic

Meanings: (Teutonic) one who carries a knife.


3.) Saskia (Female)

Usage: Dutch

Meanings: (Dutch) dramatic

Other Forms: Saskiah


4.) Saskia (Female)

Usage: Dutch

Meanings: Unknown

Other Forms: Saskiah


5.) SASKIA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Dutch name of uncertain meaning. It was borne by the wife of the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-69). (SAS-KEE-AH, SAS-KEE-AH)


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