Gender: Female
Origin: Dutch, Indian
Meaning: Defender of man, Valley of Light, Protector of Mankind
Pronunciation: SAHS-kee-uh, ˈsæskiə, S AE S IY AH
Popularity Rank: #3,718
Derived from the name Alexander, meaning 'defender of man' or 'protector of mankind'. It is a popular name in the Netherlands and Germany.
The name Saskia is of Dutch, Indian origin and means Defender of man, Valley of Light, Protector of Mankind, The Saxon Woman. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Saskia is commonly found in Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and 70 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SAHS-kee-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈsæskiə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE S IY AH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Saskia is recorded 16,580 times globally, ranking it as the 3,718th most common name worldwide.
Saskia is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 7,345 occurrences, making it the 110th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Saskia is found among 1 in every 52 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #110 | 1 : 52 |
| Germany | #243 | 1 : 81 |
| Belgium | #457 | 1 : 218 |
| United Kingdom | #1,294 | 1 : 637 |
| Switzerland | #667 | 1 : 479 |
| United States of America | #7,228 | 1 : 5,817 |
| South Africa | #4,953 | 1 : 8,086 |
| France | #5,231 | 1 : 5,525 |
| Austria | #605 | 1 : 475 |
| Italy | #7,370 | 1 : 7,255 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Saskia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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I think the name Saskia is very hard to pronounce... But an old friend told me a simple trick, you have to imagine being an cursing snake. Thanks for the pronunciations !!