Sacha

Defender of men, through Alexander and Alexandra.

Sacha is a French form of Sasha, the Russian short form associated with Aleksandr and Aleksandra. The older Greek roots give the name family the meaning “defender of men”. Sacha is used for women and men; its French spelling and Greek meaning reflect different stages of its history. In French /sa.ʃa/, the ch sounds like English sh. Two open a vowels give the name a gentle, lightly bouncing rhythm. Compared with the fuller Alexander forms, Sacha can feel more familiar and relaxed. The soft sound beside that protective meaning is a particularly appealing combination.

Etymology: Sacha is a French form of Sasha, a Russian short form of Aleksandr or Aleksandra. Their Greek roots combine “defend” and “man”.