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Anastasia

an-uh-STAY-zhuh

Anastasia (name) means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "resurrection". Example: “Anastasia was named for a 4th-century Christian martyr.”

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A female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "resurrection".
"Anastasia was named for a 4th-century Christian martyr."
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀναστασία (Anastasía), from ἀνάστασις (anástasis, "resurrection").

Origin: Ancient Greek

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What does “Anastasia” mean?

The word “Anastasia” means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, meaning "resurrection".

How do you pronounce “Anastasia”?

“Anastasia” is pronounced an-uh-STAY-zhuh (/æn.əˈsteɪ.ʒə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Anastasia” in a sentence?

Here is “Anastasia” used in a sentence: “Anastasia was named for a 4th-century Christian martyr.”

What part of speech is “Anastasia”?

“Anastasia” is a name.

Where does the word “Anastasia” come from?

The word “Anastasia” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ἀναστασία (Anastasía), from ἀνάστασις (anástasis, "resurrection").

Is “Anastasia” a common word?

“Anastasia” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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