Masha
Meaning
bitter, beloved (diminutive of Maria)
The formal names behind Masha
Masha is an established short form of this name.
Maria · Spanish origin · traditionally linked to the Virgin Mary; bitter, or of the sea; the ever-present Spanish classic, woven into countless compound names like María del Carmen
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Masha has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Masha
Most people given the name Masha in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Masha deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Masha truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Masha fits with your family’s names and surname.
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