Anastasia

Often associated with ‘resurrection’.

Anastasia is a feminine given name with a long history of use across Europe and beyond. In Christian contexts, it appears in the names of saints and has remained familiar in many cultures, which contributes to its enduring popularity and recognizability. Etymologically, Anastasia is commonly traced to Greek, connected to anastasis, a word associated with ‘resurrection’. Because the name travels through many languages, you may encounter spelling variants (for example Anastasiya) that reflect different transliteration or local orthography rather than a different underlying name. A common English pronunciation guide is an-uh-STAY-zhuh. A practical tip is that the “-stasia” portion is often the clearest anchor for listeners, and it also yields familiar nicknames such as Ana or Stasia if you want a shorter form.

Etymology: From Greek Anastasia, the feminine form linked to anastasis (‘resurrection’), with long-standing use in Christian contexts including saints’ names.