Tosha

Updated: December 22, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Tosha is a fun and friendly baby name for girls. Contemporary in sound, this name has an accessible quality that makes in popular in subcultures across the globe. Tosha is the name of an ensemble character in the Barney & Friends franchise, and Tosha is also a main character in The Gifted Sistas by author Lady Sophia. Keep reading to learn more about this baby name.

Meaning of the name Tosha:

Swahili: Sufficient, enough
Hindi: Contentment, satisfaction
Russian, Latin: Christmas Day, priceless, praiseworthy

Origin of the name Tosha:

Tosha is a unique baby name with several possible origins. Within African culture, Tosha derives from the stem of the word kutosha and means “sufficient” or “enough.” In Hindi, the name Tosha (तोशा) is a short form of the term Santōṣḥa (संतोष) and means “contentment” or “satisfaction.”

Tosha is also an alternative spelling of the name Tasha. This name originated as a diminutive of the Russian name Natasha. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Natalia (meaning “Christmas Day”). Within some Russian communities, the name Tosha (Тоша) is also an affectionate nickname for Anton or Antoinette (meaning “priceless” or “praiseworthy”).

Symbolism of the name Tosha:

Tosha is a feminine name with various meanings around the world. In Swahili, the name Tosha derives from the word kutosha and means “sufficient” or “enough.” The African symbol of sufficiency or fulfillment is the cowrie shell.