Pasha is a gender-neutral name of Russian origin, meaning "Small." The name is derived from the Ottoman Turkish and Arabic title "Pasha," which was a high rank in the Ottoman political and military system, typically granted to governors, generals, and dignitaries. In the 20th century, the title was also used in the Kingdom of Egypt and Morocco. The etymology of the Turkish word "pasha" has been a matter of debate, with some theories suggesting its origins in Turkish, Turkic, or Persian words. Within the Ottoman and Egyptian political systems, the title of Pasha was bestowed by the Sultan and carried definite rank and precedence. It was also used as an honorific and could be hereditary or non-hereditary. The title was abolished by the Republican Turkish authorities in the 1930s, but it is still often used informally to address high-ranking officers of the Turkish Armed Forces.