Anastasia

Anastasia is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the word anastasis, meaning resurrection or rising up. It was a common name among early Christians due to its theological resonance, and was borne by several saints, most notably a fourth-century martyr venerated across Eastern Christianity. The name gained enduring fame through Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, whose fate following the 1917 revolution inspired lasting legend and fascination. The masculine form Anastasius and short forms such as Nastasia, Nastya, and Stacy are among its many variants and cognates across European traditions.