Anastasija

Anastasija is the Slavic variant of the name Anastasia and means "the resurrected one" or "the one born on the day of resurrection." This meaning refers to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The spelling Anastasija is common not only in Russia but also in Lithuania, Latvia, and Serbia.

What does the name Anastasija mean?

The name Anastasija, as the Slavic form of Anastasia, means "the resurrected one" or "the one born on the day of resurrection," referring to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In addition to the spelling Anastasija, there are numerous other variants, including Anastacia (English, Portuguese), Anastashia, Anastasja, Anastasiya (Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Bulgarian), Anastassia, Anastazija (Croatian, Slovenian), and Anastazja (Polish). Short and pet forms include Anasta, Asja, Assia, Asta, Naschda, Nastasia, Nastasja, Nastassja, Nastia, Nastija, Nastja, Natasa, Stasi, Stasja, Tasia, Tasja, and Tassja.

Where does the name Anastasija come from?

The female first name Anastasija has its roots in Ancient Greek. It derives from the ancient Greek male name Anastásios, which comes from the ancient Greek word anástasis, meaning "the resurrection." The ancient Greek word consists of anástasis = the resurrection. The name is widespread in several languages, including Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Eastern European, Russian, and Serbian.

How do you pronounce Anastasija?

The name Anastasija is pronounced in German as "A-na-sta-si-ja" [anastaˈsiːja] and has five to six syllables. It begins with an open, rhythmic syllable structure. The stressed syllable "-si-" with a long 'I' gives the sound brightness. The soft "ja" at the end provides a melodic conclusion. Anastasija thus sounds feminine and sonorous - classic, expressive, and timeless.

When is the name day of Anastasija?

Anastasija celebrates her name day on December 22 (Greek Orthodox) or December 25 (Roman Catholic).

Popularity

In Germany, Anastasija is among the more common first names. Currently, it ranks 870th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2003 when it reached 181st place. In the last ten years, Anastasija has been given as a first name about 600 times, placing it 740th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 753rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Anas / Ani / Nana / Nasti / Nastia / Nastja / Stacy / Tasi / Tasija / Tassi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anastasija Grujić (Serbian model and blogger)
• Anastasija Iwanowna Zwetajewa (Russian writer)
• Anastasija Pidpalowa (handball player from Great Britain)
• Anastasija Raznatovic (Serbian singer)
• Anastasija Reiberger (German pole vaulter)
• Anastasija Sevastova (tennis player from Latvia)
• Anastasija Wassyljewa (tennis player from Great Britain)