Anastasius

Anastasius is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning “resurrection.”

Anastasius at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“resurrection”
Pronunciation
/ˌænəˈsteɪʃ(i)əs/
Also spelled
Anastasios

About the name Anastasius

Anastasius belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “resurrection” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Anastasios.

Anastasius does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Spellings & short forms

Anastasios

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anastasius mean?

Anastasius means “resurrection” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Anastasius a boy or girl name?

Anastasius is a boy name.

What origin is the name Anastasius?

Anastasius comes from the Greek tradition. It is also spelled Anastasios.

How popular is the name Anastasius?

Anastasius does not appear in US Social Security records, which list every name given to at least five babies in a year since 1880. It may still be familiar in its home tradition.

How do you pronounce Anastasius?

Anastasius is pronounced /ˌænəˈsteɪʃ(i)əs/ (IPA).

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