Nastja
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nastja
Nastja is a diminutive form of Anastasia, derived from the Greek name Anastasios, meaning "resurrection" or "one who will rise again" from the Greek root "anastasis." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, though it has roots in Christian tradition through the Greek saint name Anastasia, which has been venerated across Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant Christianity.
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Etymology
Nastja is a diminutive form of Anastasia, derived from the Greek name Anastasios, meaning "resurrection" or "one who will rise again" from the Greek root "anastasis." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, though it has roots in Christian tradition through the Greek saint name Anastasia, which has been venerated across Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant Christianity.
Nastja currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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