Natasa

The name Natasa is a Greek diminutive of Anastasia as well as a Slavic form of Natascha (Наташа), the Russian diminutive of Natalja/Natalya (Наталья). As a diminutive of Anastasia, the name Natasa means 'the resurrected one' or 'the one born on the day of resurrection (of Christ)'.

What does the name Natasa mean?

The name Natasa is a Greek diminutive of Anastasia as well as a Slavic form of Natascha (Наташа), the Russian diminutive of Natalja/Natalya (Наталья). As a diminutive of Anastasia, the name Natasa means 'the resurrected one' or 'the one born on the day of resurrection (of Christ)'. The name traces back to the ancient Greek boy's name Anastásios and the ancient Greek word anástasis for 'the resurrection'. As a variant of Natascha, the name Natasa (also Nataša) originates from the Latin name Natalia (most commonly Natalie in German). This derives from the Latin expression dies natalis for 'day of birth (of Christ)' and is therefore translated as 'the one born on Christ's birthday' or 'the one born on Christmas'. Originally, the expression dies natalis referred to the 'birthday of the unconquered sun god' and the festival dies natalis solis invicti, the 'winter solstice'. Only with Christianity did this expression and thus the name's meaning become associated with the birth of Christ. More about this can be found on the name page for Natalia. The girl's name Natasa is particularly common in Greece, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, as well as in the spelling Nataša in many South Slavic countries, especially in Serbia. Other international variants of Natascha include Natacha, Natasha, Natasja, and Natasza.

Where does the name Natasa come from?

Etymology Natasa is a feminine first name of ancient Greek and Latin origin with meanings such as 'the one born on the day of resurrection' or 'the one born on Christmas' and others. Ancient Greek Latin

How do you pronounce Natasa?

Sound & pronunciation of Natasa: The name Natasa is three syllables and rhythmically clear. In the pronunciation 'Na-ta-sa' [naˈtaːsa], the emphasis is on the middle syllable, creating a balanced tension arc. The open vowels and the soft 's' give the name lightness. Natasa thus appears friendly and lively - harmonious, bright, and present.

When is the name day of Natasa?

The name day for Natasa as a variant of Anastasia is on December 22 (Greek Orthodox) or December 25 (Roman Catholic). As a variant of Natascha/Natalia, Natasa has name days on July 27 (Natalia of Córdoba) and December 1 (Catholic) or August 26 (Orthodox) in memory of Saint Natalia of Nicomedia.

Popularity

Natasa is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1981 at 175th. In the last ten years, Natasa has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it at 2,596th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,065th.

Nicknames & pet names

Naca / Nale / Nana / Nane / Nata / Natcho / Nate / Nati / Nato / Natzge / Tascha / Tasha / Tashi / Tashy

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Famous people

• Natasa Andjelic (Serbian basketball player)
• Natasa Bekvalac (singer)
• Natasa Bojkovic (chess player from Serbia)
• Natasa Bokal (Slovenian alpine skier)
• Natasa Djordjevic (singer)
• Natasa Dorcic (Croatian actress)
• Natasa Dordevic (Yugoslav singer)
• Natasa Janics (Yugoslav rower)
• Natasa Janjic (Yugoslav actress)
• Natasa Kejzar (swimmer from Slovenia)
• Natasa Kocevska (Macedonian handball player)
• Natasa Kojic (singer)
• Natasa Kovacevic (basketball player)
• Natasa Ninkovic (Serbian actress)
• Natasa Popovic (Montenegrin basketball player)
• Natasa Solak (Serbian actress)
• Natasa Stankovic (Serbian actress)
• Natasa Theodoridou (Greek singer)
• Nataša Matic (singer)
• Nataša Ninković (Serbian actress)