US Popularity Rank: 12335

Origin: Russian

Meaning: Man's defender

Sashenka is a girl's name with a Russian twist to a classic Greek name. This girl's moniker comes from Sasha, inspired by Alexandra and Alexander. Meaning "man's defender," Sashenka gets its meaning from Alexander, where alexo signifies "to defend," and aner means "man." Although Sashenka brings a contemporary remix to this historical moniker, it is nonetheless linked to Alexander the Great. Alexander was a ruler known for creating a thriving empire from Greece, Persia, India, and Egypt. Baby Sashenka is bound to be your biggest supporter and will step up to honor your family legacy.