One of the Obama daughters

Answer:

SASHA

Hint:

This first daughter was born in 2001 and shares her name with a character in a famous 19th-century Russian novel.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the younger daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. Sasha is the nickname for Natasha Obama, who gained public recognition during her father’s presidency. The name is straightforward with no wordplay—it’s a direct reference to a well-known figure in recent American history.

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