Anastasios
Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Anastasios
Anastasios derives from the Greek word "anastasis" (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection" or "standing up again." The name carries the literal sense of one who rises or is restored.
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Etymology
Anastasios derives from the Greek word "anastasis" (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection" or "standing up again." The name carries the literal sense of one who rises or is restored.
The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christianity and among Greek-speaking populations, with historical prominence among early Christian saints and Byzantine emperors. It remains especially common in Greece, Cyprus, and Orthodox Christian communities worldwide.
Anastasios currently ranks #8,301 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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