All about the name

Sha

Female

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Meaning, origin, history

The form Sha may correspond to several Chinese characters, including 莎 (shā), which denotes a type of sedge.

Meaning of the name Sha

The character 莎 (shā) linguistically refers to a type of grass or sedge. In classical Chinese lexicography, it combines the grass radical with phonetic components indicating its pronunciation. The original sense is strictly botanical.

Origin of the name Sha

The exact historical development of this form as a given name is not firmly documented. The character appears in early Chinese texts describing wetland flora, but its use as a standalone personal name lacks extensive historical attestation.

History of the name Sha

Earliest documented uses of the character 莎 appear in classical Chinese botanical and poetic literature, though these references describe plants rather than personal names. The form's usage as a given name is not well established in historical records.

Variants and related forms

  • Shā – The pinyin romanization for the character 莎.

Cultural heritage

The character 莎 appears in classical Chinese texts primarily as a botanical term. Its association with personal names is not supported by extensive historical documentation.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Sha since 1880

Total births
634
Total since 1880
Peak year
1989
32 births
in 2017
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-100% ↘
vs previous 5 years