Anastassiya as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anastassiya

What is the meaning of the name Anastassiya ?

The baby name Anastassiya is a Female name , 6 syllables long and is pronounced ah-nah-STAH-see-yah.

Anastassiya is Greek, Slavic in Origin.

Anastassiya is an East Slavic transliteration of the Greek name Anastasia, from anastasis, "resurrection," a symbol of rebirth tied to early Christian theology and Easter. The name spread through the Byzantine and later the Orthodox world thanks to revered martyrs such as St. Anastasia of Sirmium, gaining enduring prestige in imperial Russia and remaining popular across Orthodox communities.

Spelled Анастасия in Cyrillic, it appears in Latin script as Anastasiya, Anastasiia, Anastassia, and less commonly Anastassiya, the doubled s reflecting certain transliteration choices and regional preferences (notably in parts of the Russian-speaking and Central Asian sphere). Related forms include Anastacia (Spanish/Portuguese), Anastasie (French/Romanian), and the masculine Anastas/Anastasius. Diminutives and nicknames include Nastya, Nastasya, Asya, and Stasya. The name’s core meaning - "resurrection" - keeps it favored for girls born around springtime or major church feasts, balancing imperial elegance with familiar, affectionate short forms.