Names That Mean 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 around Christmas or Easter. There are handful of saints named Anastasia, including the patron saint of weavers.

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 bearer, Anastasios "Sakis" Rouvas, a Greek film and television artist and former pole vaulter.

Originated as a nickname for Anastazija, but now is more popular as an independent name.

Gorgeous name in any form, though the c may muddy the pronunciation.

Anastasia is a lovely yet very long name, and Stasia is a fresher, classier short form than Stacy.

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 could make a distinctive and attractive nickname for this elegant royal name and can easily stand on its own.

Derived from Harutyun.

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.

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.

Made somewhat familiar by the election of Annastacia Palaczszuk as Premier of the State of Queensland in Australia.

The second Anastazija nickname to rank in the Slovene Top 100, behind Asja.

Common in Armenia, but virtually unheard of in the United States.

Common form of Anastasia in many European countries.

Tassos makes this venerated Greek name more earthy and approachable.

The form of Anastasia used in parts of Central Europe.