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Saskia is a feminine name of Dutch origin, which originally meant "a Saxon woman" (alteration of "Saxia"). It can be shortened to Saz, Sas, Sass, Sassy or Kia.
Notable bearers of this name include:
- Saskia Burmeister, an Australian actress
- Saskia Howard-Clarke, housemate on Big Brother UK series 6
- Saskia Linssen, Dutch model and actress
- Saskia Mulder, Dutch actress and younger sister of Karen Mulder
- Saskia Rao-de Haas, Dutch cellist based in Delhi, India
- Saskia Reeves, a British actress
- Saskia Sassen, sociologist
- Saskia Font Prenafeta, a Spanish electronic musician and singer with Soulseek Records
- Saskia van Rijswijk, Dutch Muay Thai champion and actress
- Saskia van Uylenburg, wife of famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn
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