Wasa

Wasa is a girl's name that has its origins in Bali. The meaning of the name is "the Powerful" or "the Ruler".

What does the name Wasa mean?

Wasa is a Balinese name for girls and stands for "the Powerful" or "the Ruler". It is derived from the Old Javanese word waśa, which means "power", "might", and "rule". In the Polynesian language, specifically in Samos, Wasa is interpreted as "the one from the sea", based on the word *wasa, which means "sea". Furthermore, the Wasa dynasty was a Swedish royal house from 1521 to 1654 and was also present in Poland from 1587 to 1668. Its symbol was a sheaf of wheat (in Swedish: vase), which explains the name of the ruling family.

Where does the name Wasa come from?

The origin of the name Wasa is both Javanese and Polynesian, with the meaning "the Powerful". The Old Javanese term waśa stands for power, might, and rule, while the Polynesian *wasa means sea. The name is used in Balinese, Nordic, Samoan, and Swedish contexts.

How do you pronounce Wasa?

Wasa is pronounced like 'Vasa', with emphasis on the first syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, Wasa is a rather rare first name. It has never made it onto the German name popularity lists. The best ranking Wasa achieved was in 2024, reaching 2,074th place in the Swedish name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given in Sweden fewer than ten times, placing it at 3,287th in the ten-year statistics. From 1998 to 2024, it also ranks 3,287th in Sweden.

Nicknames & pet names

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