Nastassia

Nastassia is a Belarusian feminine form of Anastasia, derived from the Greek name Anastasios, which is rooted in the word anastasis, meaning resurrection. The name became widely used across Eastern Europe through the veneration of Saint Anastasia, a Christian martyr of the early church. Nastassia gained some international recognition through the Belarusian-born actress Nastassja Kinski. Related forms include Nastasya, Nastasia, and Anastasiya.