Shasta
Shasta is a unisex name of Native American origin meaning “three-peaked mountain.” Shasta takes its name from Mount Shasta in Northern California, sacred to the Shasta people and other indigenous…
how do you pronounce Shasta?
SHASS-tah
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what does Shasta mean?
The name Shasta means “three-peaked mountain.” It comes from the Native American language tradition.
Shasta takes its name from Mount Shasta in Northern California, sacred to the Shasta people and other indigenous nations. The mountain is considered a powerful spiritual center, believed by many traditions to be a gateway between physical and spiritual realms. The name carries the majesty and mysticism of this volcanic peak.
who are famous people named Shasta?
- Mount Shasta (14,179-foot volcanic peak in Northern California)
- Shasta people (indigenous nation of Northern California and Southern Oregon)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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