Asya

Asya is a name used primarily in Russian, Turkish, and other Slavic and Turkic traditions, functioning as a familiar form of Anastasia, which derives from the Greek Anastasis, meaning resurrection. Through its association with Anastasia, it carries the same early Christian significance tied to the concept of rebirth, and the name was borne by several early martyrs venerated in Orthodox Christianity. In Turkish usage, Asya also coincides with the word for the continent Asia, lending it an independent geographic resonance. Related forms include Nastya, Stasia, and Anastasia itself.