Name:
Natasha
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Russian
Meaning:
Russian diminutive of the name Natalie. Natasha Rostova was one of the main character in Tolstoy's War and Peace. Natalie is derived from the Latin Dies Natalis, which means "birthday". This name was traditionally given to girls born at Christmas, so the reference to the birthday of Jesus Christ is fairly obvious. Natalie is very popular in Russian and French speaking countries. Saint Natalie is thought to have been martyred for her love and devotion to her husband Aurelius in the 4th century.
Pronunciation:
nə-TASH-ə
The Five Elements:
Fire
Also Spelled Like...:
Natacha
Natasza
Natisha
Tasha
Famous Natasha:
Natasha Bedingfield : singer
Natasha Henstridge : actress
Natasha Richardson : actress
Natasha Cooper : writer
Natasha Hamilton : musician
Natasha Lyonne : actress
Natasha Templeton : writer
Natasha Wagner : actress
Natasha Wightman : actress