Αναστασία
Anastasía/a.na.staˈsi.a/feminine
Αναστασία (Anastasía) is the Greek way to say the female given name Anastasia.
Αναστασία is a female given name. It is an endearing pet name to use Ναστούλα for someone with this name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Greek word ἀνάστασις, which means 'resurrection'.
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced /a.na.staˈsi.a/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable: Anastasía.
Did you know?
- In Greek culture, people named Αναστασία often celebrate their 'Name Day' on Easter Sunday, as the name is tied to the 'resurrection' of Christ.
- The name's structure is actually a combination of the preposition ἀνά and the verb 'ἵστημι', meaning 'to stand'.
- The popularity of Αναστασία in Greece influenced its spread to Slavic languages, where it became a staple name in Russia and Bulgaria.
Examples in context
- Χαιρετίστε την Αναστασία για μένα.Say hello to Anastasia for me.
- Η Αναστασία είναι καλή φίλη μου.I Anastasia einai kali fyli mou.Anastasia is a good friend of mine.
- Γνωρίζεις την Αναστασία;Gnorizeis tin Anastasia;Do you know Anastasia?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Μαρία MariaΠού είναι η Αναστασία;Pou einai i Anastasia;Where is Anastasia?
- Κώστας KostasΗ Αναστασία είναι στο σπίτι της.I Anastasia einai sto spiti tis.Anastasia is at her house.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι η Αναστασία καλά;Einai i Anastasia kala;Is Anastasia doing well?
- Κώστας KostasΝαι, η Μαρία είπε ότι είναι καλά.Nai, i Maria eipe oti einai kala.Yes, Maria said she is doing well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anastasia” translations and entries Αναστασία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Αναστασία, CC BY-SA 4.0.
