From a surname which was originally derived from the name of an English town, itself meaning "settlement belonging to
WASSA's people". The given name is usually given in honour of George Washington (1732-1799), commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and the first president of the United States.
| WASSA female Anglo-SaxonMeaning uncertain. It may be a short form of a longer name such as Wāðsige, composed of the elements wāð "hunt" and sige "victory". |