"resurrection"
Annastasia
A name of resurrection, royalty, and enduring mystery
Meaning & Origin
"one who rises again"
The Story of Annastasia
Annastasia is a creative spelling of Anastasia, from the Greek 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection' — literally 'one who will rise again'. The name was beloved in early Christianity and spread widely through the Orthodox Church. Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, gave the name legendary and tragic resonance in the 20th century. The double-n spelling gives this variant a slightly softer, more romantic appearance.
Anastasia surged in American popularity after the 1997 animated Fox film of the same name, which romanticized the story of the Russian princess. The variant spelling Annastasia adds a personal touch while maintaining the familiar sound and meaning.
The name carries deep significance in Eastern Orthodox Christianity as the name of Saint Anastasia of Sirmium, a 4th-century martyr celebrated on December 22. In Russia, Princess Anastasia Romanova's fate — and the century-long legend that she survived the 1918 execution — made the name synonymous with mystery and royalty.
Fun Facts
- The legend that Princess Anastasia survived the 1918 Romanov execution captivated the world for over 80 years
- Anastasia has been one of Russia's most consistently popular names for centuries
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Famous People Named Annastasia
Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova
Royalty
1901
Grand Duchess of Russia, youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, whose fate inspired decades of legend and mystery
Anastasia (Fox animated film character) Fictional
Other
Protagonist of the acclaimed 1997 animated film, a brave young woman discovering her royal heritage
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 5
- Popularity Rank
- #3,967
- Total SSA Count
- 37
- Cultural Origins
- Russian Greek Eastern European American Catholic
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Annastasia
Annastasia is a girl name with Russian, Greek, Eastern European, American, and Catholic origins . The name means "resurrection" in Greek .
Annastasia is currently ranked #3,967 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Annastasia has 5 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Annastasia include Ana, Anna, Stacy, Nastia, and Sia. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Annastasia include Anna, Annabelle, Annalise, Annalee, Annabella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.