Bitter; beloved; drop of the sea
Masha is the traditional Russian diminutive of Maria. While its exact etymological roots are debated, it is most commonly associated with the Hebrew name Miriam, which can mean 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'drop of the sea'.
About 16 girls were named Masha in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The mischievous young girl from the animated series · Masha and the Bear
Russian-American journalist and staff writer for The New Yorker
Renowned engineer and professor of petroleum engineering
Russian film and theater actress
The middle sister, Maria Sergeyevna Kulygina, in the play Three Sisters · Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov
