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Saša is a South Slavic and broader Slavic diminutive form rooted in the Greek name Alexandros, meaning defender of men, itself composed of the elements alexein (to defend) and aner (man). It developed as an affectionate short form of Aleksandar and related variants across Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Russian, and other Slavic languages, functioning as a given name in its own right. The name is used for both males and females throughout the region. Related forms include Sasha in Russian and English contexts, as well as Sascha in German-speaking countries.