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Anastasius

A name of Latinized origin meaning "resurrection".

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Anastasius is a boy name with Latinized roots meaning "resurrection".

GenderBoy
OriginLatinized
Meaningresurrection
Language familyLatin

Meaning and history

Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀναστάσιος (Anastasios), which meant "resurrection" from Greek ἀνάστασις (anastasis) (composed of ἀνά ( ana ) meaning "up" and στάσις ( stasis ) meaning "standing" ). This was the name of numerous early saints and martyrs, including a 7th-century monk and writer from Alexandria who is especially venerated in the Eastern Church.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Ἀναστάσιος