What Does the Name Saskia Mean?
Saskia is a girl's name of Dutch (Germanic) origin meaning “Saxon (the Saxon woman).”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Saskia |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Dutch (Germanic) |
| Meaning | Saxon (the Saxon woman) |
| Variants | Saskja, Saskiya |
| Popularity | Most common in the Netherlands and Germany; also used in Britain since the mid-20th century. |
The meaning and origin of Saskia
The name Saskia means “Saxon (the Saxon woman)” and has Dutch (Germanic) origins. A Dutch name of Germanic origin derived from an element meaning 'Saxon' (sahs, also 'knife/short sword'). Famous as the name of Rembrandt's wife, Saskia van Uylenburgh.
Variants and related names
Saskia is related to several other names you may recognize: Saskja, Saskiya. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Saskia?
Most common in the Netherlands and Germany; also used in Britain since the mid-20th century.
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What does the name Saskia mean?+
The name Saskia means “Saxon (the Saxon woman)” and is of Dutch (Germanic) origin.
What is the origin of the name Saskia?+
Saskia originates from Dutch (Germanic).
Is Saskia a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Saskia has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press