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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Anastasia
Greek
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Usage of the Name Anastasia
English, Greek, Russian, Czech, Ancient Greek
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Meaning of the Name Anastasia
The name Anastasia is a feminine form of Anastasius,
the Latinized form of the Greek name Anastasios, which is derived from the Greek word "anastasis" meaning "resurrection".
Anastasia became popular in Europe because of St. Anastasia of Sirmium, a 4th-century saint and martyr. The name started to become more popular in the English-speaking countries in the late 20th century.
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Interesting Facts about Anastasia
- There is a main belt asteroid named 824 Anastasia.
- The Anastasia Island beach mouse is an endangered species that lives on the beaches of the southeastern U.S., and Dichagyris anastasia is a moth found in the Middle East.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia (1901 - 1918), the youngest daughter of emperor Nicholas II of Russia;
Anastasia M. Ashman (born 1964), an American author and producer;
Anastasia Volochkova (born 1976), a Russian ballerina;
Anastasia Kostaki (born 1978), a Greek basketball player;
Anastasia Myskina (born 1981), a Russian tennis player;
Anastasia Liukin (born 1989), a Russian-American Olympic gymnast.
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Names Related to Anastasia
List of names related to Anastasia.
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