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Name Origin

Anastasia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It means 'resurrection' and is derived from the Greek words 'ana' (meaning 'up' or 'again') and 'stasis' (meaning 'standing' or 'station'). The name gained popularity due to Saint Anastasia, a 4th-century Christian martyr.

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Famous People

Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova (1901-1918)

Grand Duchess of Russia

  • Member of the Romanov family

Anastasia Steele

Fictional character

  • Protagonist of the Fifty Shades trilogy by E L James