Saskia
/SAS-kia/ Suriname Female
Meaning & Origin
Saskia is a Suriname name meaning "Saxon woman". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, BE, BO. The etymology is debated. It may be a diminutive of the Old German 'Sachsin,' referring to a Saxon person. Another possibility is a connection to the Frisian name 'Sasker', derived from 'Sax' meaning 'knife'.
Quick Facts
Language Suriname
Gender Female
Phonetic SAS-kia
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SAS-kia. Keep the original Suriname phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Saskia
- · Saskia van Uylenburgh - Wife of Rembrandt
- · Saskia Burmeister - Australian Actress
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