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Anastasia
Meaning: resurrection · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
The feminine of Anastasius, from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection' (ana 'up' + stasis 'standing'). A 4th-century martyr made it common in Eastern Orthodox countries; Grand Duchess Anastasia, youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, was rumoured to have escaped her family's execution in 1918.
Famous people named Anastasia
- Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia
Nicknames
Ana, Stacy, Tasia
Variants & related names
Anastasiya, Anastazja
Anastasia name art
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FAQ
What does the name Anastasia mean?
Anastasia means “resurrection”. It comes from Greek.
Is Anastasia a popular name?
Yes — Anastasia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Anastasia?
Ana, Stacy, Tasia.
What are other forms of Anastasia?
Anastasiya, Anastazja.
Similar names
Georgia · Cora · Lydia · Melody · Alexandra · Andrea
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.