Kasha

Kasha is a soothing-sounding name for girls. It has multiple origins, each equally interesting and memorable. Kasha stems from the Sanskrit word आकाश or akasha, meaning "open air,” “ether,” “atmosphere,” and “sky.” Akasha is often used across several religious and spiritual contexts, from being one of the five elements of Pancha Bhuta in Hinduism to its association with unlocking the Akashic Records, a universal collection of memories and experiences believed to be accessed through deep meditation. Kasha also boasts Greek origins and is a diminutive of the classic name Katherine, meaning "pure,” “clean,” and “clear” or “each of the two.” As a modernization of Cassia, Kasha is also connected to the Latin Cassius, a Roman family name believed to translate to “empty” or “vain.” Yet another cultural strand can be found through Kasha’s similarity to the Native American Kahsha, being a “fur coat.” Finally, Kasha is closely linked to the popular Polish Kasia, the Slovak Kaša, and Hungarian Kása, making it a meaningful choice to celebrate Eastern European heritage influenced by the Greek Katherine. Whichever cultural influence calls out to your little Kasha, just know they will always find inspiration within their own name!