Greek · Girl name
Anastasia
“resurrection”
About the name Anastasia
Anastasia is the feminine form of the Greek Anastasios, derived from anastasis, meaning resurrection, a word with strong Christian significance. Saint Anastasia of Sirmium, a martyr of the persecution under Diocletian, is commemorated in the Roman canon of the Mass, and her cult spread through both Eastern and Western churches. The name became especially established in Russia, where Nastya is the usual short form. Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, was killed with her family by the Bolsheviks, and later claims that she had survived inspired books, stage plays and an animated film bearing her name.
- Meaning
- resurrection
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- an-ah-STAY-zhah(4 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Anastacia
- Anastasiya
- Anastasie
- Nastasia
If you like Anastasia
Middle names for Anastasia
- Anastasia Rose
- Anastasia Marie
- Anastasia Grace
- Anastasia Elizabeth
- Anastasia Claire
Questions about Anastasia
- What does Anastasia mean?
- Anastasia is a Greek name meaning "resurrection".
- How do you pronounce Anastasia?
- Anastasia is pronounced an-ah-STAY-zhah, with emphasis on the third syllable.
- What are variants of Anastasia?
- Variants of Anastasia include Anastacia, Anastasiya, Anastasie, Nastasia.
More names like this: Greek baby names