'anastasis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anastasis', where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'stasis' meant 'standing'.

'anastasis' was adopted directly from the Greek word 'anastasis' into Late Latin and then into English, retaining its original form and meaning.

Initially, it meant 'a rising up or resurrection', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage, especially in religious contexts.