Anastasia
Pronounced an-ah-STAY-zhuh
- Meaning
- "Resurrection"
- Origin
- Greek
Anastasia comes from the Greek 'anastasis,' meaning 'resurrection.' This profoundly Christian name directly connects to the central truth of the faith — the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Saint Anastasia was a 4th-century martyr honored in both Eastern and Western churches.
Spiritual meaning
Anastasia celebrates the heart of the Gospel — that Christ conquered death and offers new life to all who believe.
Related verses (KJV)
"For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection."
Romans 6:5 (KJV) →