Names That Mean Resurrection
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Anastasia
Greek, feminine variation of Anastasios
"resurrection"
Anastasia is the feminine form on Anastasius, a Greek name derived from the word anastasis , meaning "resurrection." It was a common name among early Christians, who often gave it to daughters born…
Anastacia
Greek variation of Anastasia
"resurrection"
Gorgeous name in any form, though the c may muddy the pronunciation.
Stasia
Greek
"resurrection"
Anastasia is a lovely yet very long name, and Stasia is a fresher, classier short form than Stacy.
Annastacia
Polish, Variation of Anastasia
"resurrection"
Made somewhat familiar by the election of Annastacia Palaczszuk as Premier of the State of Queensland in Australia.
Harout
Armenian
"resurrection"
Derived from Harutyun.
Harutyun
Armenian
"resurrection"
Common in Armenia, but virtually unheard of in the United States.
Tassos
Greek, short form of Anastasios
"resurrection"
Tassos makes this venerated Greek name more earthy and approachable.
Anastasio
Greek, Italian and Spanish
"resurrection"
This dramatic Italian and Spanish variant of the Greek name Anastasius (masculine form of Anastasia) feels lighter and livelier than its five syllables would suggest.
Anastazija
Slovene and Croatian variation of Anastasia, Greek
"resurrection"
The form of Anastasia used in parts of Central Europe.
Anastasija
Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Serbian, variation of Anastasia, Greek
"resurrection"
Common form of Anastasia in many European countries.
Asja
Diminutive of Anastazija, Slovene and Croatian
"resurrection"
Originated as a nickname for Anastazija, but now is more popular as an independent name.
Nastja
Diminutive of Anastazija, Slovene and Croatian
"resurrection"
The second Anastazija nickname to rank in the Slovene Top 100, behind Asja.
Tassoula
Greek, diminutive of Anastasia
"resurrection"
Tassoula or Tasoula are unusual -- to an American, in any case -- short forms of the classic Anastasia. More exotic and a lot more interesting than Stacy.
Anastasios
Greek
"resurrection"
A Greek name more familiar in English speaking countries in its feminine form, Anastasia, this masculine version bears further consideration. The traditional nickname is Sakis, as used by notable…
Tassia
Diminutive of Anastasia, Greek
"resurrection"
Tassia is an obscure short form used mostly in Russia and Eastern Europe, where the name Anastasia as in the executed Russian princess is common. Rarely found in the English-speaking world, Tassia…
