Popularity: 21354
Origin: Native American
Other Origin(s): African
Meaning: Teacher
Shasta is a gender-neutral title ideal for the wise little sage coming to enlighten the world. Meaning “teacher,” Shasta is the name of a Native American tribe in Northern California and stems from Mount Shasta, usually given to boys. As a beautiful floral name, the Shasta daisy is a variety that grows in clusters and is said to originate near Mount Shasta. Its bright, white petals resemble the serene peak of the mountain. Shasta is also an African name meaning “precious water” and is beloved in English and African languages as a name for girls. A graceful appellation with rich origins, baby can stay connected to their roots with Shasta.