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Masha

Masha (name) means a female given name of Russian and Ukrainian origin, a diminutive of Maria. Example: “Everyone at school called her Masha instead of Maria.”

name

A female given name of Russian and Ukrainian origin, a diminutive of Maria.

"Everyone at school called her Masha instead of Maria."

How to use Masha

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In plain EnglishA casual Russian/Ukrainian nickname for Maria.

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Etymology

From Russian and Ukrainian Máša, a nickname for Maria.

Origin: Russian

Rhymes for Masha

Asha pasha Sasha Tasha basha Yasha dasha Natasha

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Masha” mean?

The word “Masha” means a female given name of Russian and Ukrainian origin, a diminutive of Maria. In plain terms, a casual Russian/Ukrainian nickname for Maria.

How do you use “Masha” in a sentence?

Here is “Masha” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school called her Masha instead of Maria.”

What part of speech is “Masha”?

“Masha” is a name.

Where does the word “Masha” come from?

The word “Masha” comes from Russian. From Russian and Ukrainian Máša, a nickname for Maria.

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