| 60th | Top sportspeople by nickname |
| Anastasia | |
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| Gender | female |
| Meaning | "resurrection[1]" |
| Origin | Greek |
| Nicknames | Stasia, Stasy, Stacia, Stacy |
| Related names | Anastacia, Anastasiya, Nastasja, Nastia, Nastinka, Stacey, Staci, Stacia, Stacie, Stacy, Stasia, Tacy. |
| Popularity | Popular names page |
Anastasia ( Greek Αναστασία ) is the female form of the Greek name Anastasius/Anastasios (Koine Greek: Αναστασία) meaning resurrection [2]. The name, and its male counterpart, were often given to Greek children born around December 2 or around Easter during the early days of Christianity. It is the name of several early saints. Anastasia of Sirmium, a second century Christian saint martyred at Sirmium, is commemorated during the second Mass on Christmas Day each year according to the traditional calendar of the Roman Catholic Church. She is no longer commemorated on Christmas Day according to the Vatican II calendar. She is the patron saint of weavers.[3] The best known Anastasia is the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, youngest daughter of the last tsar of imperial Russia. Legends about her have been the subject of numerous books and films.
Anastasia is currently the most popular name for baby girls in Moscow, Russia,[4] and is also a popular name in a number of other republics of the former Soviet Union. It was the 313th most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2007, down from 287th place in 2006. It was the 80th most popular name for girls born in Chile in 2006.[5]
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From the name of a 4th century martyr, Ancient Greek Ἀναστασία (Anastasia) from ἀνάστασις (anastasis), “‘resurrection’”). The name, and its male counterpart Anastasius, were originally given to children who were born around Eastertime during the early years of Christianity.
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Anastasia or Anastacia is a woman's name that comes from the Koine Greek. It translates to "She who shall rise up again", but it is also used to mean "resurrection". The name, and its similar male name, Anastasius, were given to children born during Easter in the early years of Christianity.
The names "Stacey" (also spelled "Stacie", "Stacy" or "Stacee"), "Tasia", and "Stasia" are short forms for Anastasia.
It is also the name of several important women in history.
Anastasia is also the name of:
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