Yasha

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
In Russian, Yasha means "gift of God" or "God saves". In Hebrew, it is a diminutive form of the name Yitzhak, which means "he will laugh".
Scripts(How to write)
In Russian Cyrillic script, Yasha is written as Яша. In Hebrew, it is written as יָשָׁע.
Яша(Russian)
Popularity
Yasha is not one of the most popular names in the world, but it has seen some usage in recent years. In Russia, it ranks at #367. In the United States, it is not ranked in the top 1000 names for boys or girls.

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Yasha Name meanings & History

Yasha is of Russian and Hebrew origin. In Russian, Yasha means "gift of God" or "God saves". In Hebrew, it is a diminutive form of the name Yitzhak, which means "he will laugh". Russian diminutive of Yakov. Yasha can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for names like Yevgeny, Yashaun, and Yasir. It is a versatile name that works equally well for boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Yasha: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yasha:

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

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

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

H: Haggle,Hope,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing

Yasha is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Yasha (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: (Russian) a form of Jacob, James.

Other Forms: Yascha, Yashka, Yashko


3.) Yasha (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: The name Yasha has different meanings depending on its origin. In Hebrew, it means supplanter or heel holder. In Sanskrit, it means fame or success.

Scripts: The name Yasha is written as Яша in the Cyrillic script used for Slavic languages. It is written as यश in the Devanagari script used for Sanskrit.
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
夜叉,

Pronunciation: YAH-SHAH
Yasha is pronounced as YAH-sha.


Description: The name Yasha has various origins. It is a Slavic nickname for the name Yakov or Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel" in Hebrew. Yasha is also a Sanskrit name that means "fame" or "success.". The name Yasha has different meanings depending on its origin. In Hebrew, it means supplanter or heel holder. In Sanskrit, it means fame or success. From Japanese 夜 (ya) meaning "night" combined with 叉 (sha) meaning "fork". Other kanji combinations are possible. The name Yasha is not very common in the Western world but is more popular in Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. The name can be used for both boys and girls, but it is more commonly used for boys.

4.) Yasha (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The meaning of Yasha varies depending on its origin. In Russian, it means "protector" or "helper." In Hebrew, it means "God saves' or "God's gift." In Persian, it means "wealth." And in Japanese, it means "clear, sunny."

Scripts: In Russian, the name is spelled "Яша." In Hebrew, it is spelled "ישע." In Persian, it is spelled "یاشا." And in Japanese, it is spelled "夜叉."
etc.(Japanese Kanji)
夜叉,

Pronunciation: In general, Yasha is pronounced YA-sha.
YAH-SHAH


Description: Yasha is a name of multiple origins. It is derived from various languages and cultures such as Russian, Hebrew, Persian, and Japanese. The meaning of Yasha varies depending on its origin. In Russian, it means "protector" or "helper." In Hebrew, it means "God saves' or "God's gift." In Persian, it means "wealth." And in Japanese, it means "clear, sunny.". From Japanese 夜 (ya) meaning "night" combined with 叉 (sha) meaning "fork". Other kanji combinations are possible. Yasha is used as a given name for babies. It can be given to both boys and girls.

Related Names to Yasha

Related names to Yasha include Yash, Yashar, Yasher, Yashna, Yashodhara, Yashpal, and Yashu.

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