Наташа

Natasha

girlRussianNot a traditional Muslim name

Natasha is a Russian girl name meaning “Born at Christmas”.

MeaningBorn at Christmas
GenderGirl
OriginRussian
Written asНаташа
Pronunciationnah-TAH-shah
Muslim name?Not a traditional Muslim name

Meaning and origin of Natasha

Natasha is the Russian pet form of Natalya, from Latin natalis dies, 'birthday', referring to the birth of Christ at Christmas. It spread widely outside Russia in the twentieth century and is familiar in Pakistan and India as a fashionable modern name, but it comes from Christian naming tradition.

Is Natasha a Muslim name?

Natasha is not a traditional Muslim name. It is Russian, from a Christian word for Christmas, though some families in South Asia use it for its sound. Parents wanting an Islamic name with a similar sound often choose Nadia, Nashwa, Nawal or Nabiha.

Where is the name Natasha used?

Common in Russia and Eastern Europe, and used as a modern name in Pakistan, India and the West.

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Spellings and variants of Natasha

NataschaNatacha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Natasha mean?

Natasha means 'Born at Christmas'. It comes from Russian.

Is Natasha a Muslim name?

Natasha is not a traditional Muslim name. It is Russian, from a Christian word for Christmas, though some families in South Asia use it for its sound. Parents wanting an Islamic name with a similar sound often choose Nadia, Nashwa, Nawal or Nabiha.

How do you pronounce Natasha?

Natasha is pronounced nah-TAH-shah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.