Rasa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Rasa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The first name Rasa, a feminine name, can be translated from Latvian and Lithuanian as 'the morning dew'. In the South Slavic region, particularly in Serbia, the spelling Raša can be found, which serves as a gender-neutral diminutive for Slavic first names that begin with 'Rad-', such as Radomir or Radoslav.
What does the name Rasa mean?
Rasa literally means 'the morning dew' in Latvian and Lithuanian. In Serbian areas, the name in the form Raša is also used as a gender-neutral diminutive for Slavic first names that begin with 'Rad-', such as Radomir or Radoslav. Rasa is a common and popular first name, especially in the Baltic region.
Where does the name Rasa come from?
The origin of the name Rasa is both feminine and masculine and comes from Latvian and Lithuanian. The meaning is 'the morning dew'. Latvian: rasa = dew, morning dew; Lithuanian: rasà = dew, morning dew. The languages are Baltic, Latvian, Lithuanian, and Slavic.
How do you pronounce Rasa?
Rasa is pronounced approximately like 'Rasa', with emphasis on the first 'a'.
Popularity
Rasa is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd in the list of the most common female first names. Rasa achieved its best ranking in 2012 with 3,656th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.
Nicknames & pet names
Rasele / Rasita / Rasiuke / Raske / Rasute / Rasyte
Frequently asked questions about the name Rasa
What does the name Rasa mean?
Rasa literally means 'the morning dew' and has its roots in Latvian and Lithuanian.
Where does the name Rasa come from?
The name Rasa is both feminine and masculine and has Baltic origins, particularly from Latvia and Lithuania.
How popular is the name Rasa?
Rasa is a common and popular first name, especially in the Baltic region.