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anastasia

|a-nas-ta-sia|

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/ˌænəˈsteɪʒə/

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/ˌænəˈsteɪziə/

female name; resurrection

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Anastasia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Anastasia,' where 'anastasis' meant 'resurrection.'

Historical Evolution

'Anastasia' was adopted into Latin as 'Anastasia,' and then into various European languages, eventually becoming the modern English name 'Anastasia.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'resurrection,' but over time it became used primarily as a female given name.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a female given name of Greek origin, often associated with the meaning 'resurrection.'

Anastasia is a popular name in Russia.

Noun 2

a Russian Grand Duchess, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, famous for the legend that she survived the execution of her family.

Many books have been written about Anastasia Romanov.

Last updated: 2025/07/31 00:06