Shasta

Shasta is a gender-neutral title ideal for the wise little sage coming to enlighten the world. It can come from the Sanskrit words śāstṛ, meaning “teacher,” or śasta meaning “praised” or “happy.” Shasta also is the name of a Native American tribe in Northern California and stems from Mount Shasta. 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. A graceful appellation with rich origins, the name Shasta can help baby stay connected to their roots.