Natasha
Female nameLatin
✨ Meaning
Natasha is the Russian affectionate form of Natalia, which comes from the Latin phrase 'dies natalis,' meaning birthday and specifically the day of the Nativity. The name was traditionally given to girls born at Christmas, so its meaning is bound to a particular date rather than to a quality. Russian diminutives are unusually elaborate, and Natasha is the most internationally travelled of them.
🌍 Origin
Natasha entered English-speaking use largely through Russian literature, above all Tolstoy's War and Peace, whose central figure Natasha Rostova is one of the best-known characters in the European novel. The name became widely popular in Britain and North America in the second half of the twentieth century and remains in steady use.
⭐ Famous People Named Natasha
- Natasha Lyonne
- Natasha Bedingfield
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Natasha mean?
Natasha means 'birthday,' specifically the day of the Nativity, from the Latin 'dies natalis' by way of Natalia.
Is Natasha a nickname?
In Russian it is the affectionate form of Natalia, but in English-speaking countries it is used as a full given name.
Where did English speakers get the name?
Largely through Russian literature, particularly Tolstoy's War and Peace and its central character Natasha Rostova.