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Anastasia

Girl · Greek · Long name

Meaning
Resurrection, reborn
Pronunciation
an-uh-STAY-zhuh
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'anastasis' meaning resurrection; widely used across Eastern Europe.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicRoyalInternational

Languages in use: Greek, Russian, Slavic

Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, Russia, United States

Alternate spellings

  • AnastasiyaUkrainian / Russian

    Slavic transliteration.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Anastasia Romanova

    1901–1918

    Grand Duchess of Russia, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Slavic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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