Find out how popular the first name Anastaja has been for the last 5 years (from 2003 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Anastaja by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Anastaja is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Anastaja.

The history of the first name Anastaja

The name Anastaja is of Greek origin, derived from the word "anastasis," which means "resurrection" or "rising up." It is a feminine form of the name Anastasius, which was a popular name among early Christians.

Anastaja was first recorded in the early centuries of Christianity, when it was given to girls as a symbol of their faith and belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The name gained popularity in the Byzantine Empire, where it was often bestowed upon noble and aristocratic families.

One of the earliest known references to the name Anastaja can be found in the writings of the 4th-century church historian, Eusebius of Caesarea. He mentions a Christian martyr named Anastasia, who was born in Rome and suffered for her faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, Anastaja remained a popular name among the Eastern Orthodox Christian communities in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Several notable figures bore this name, including Anastasia of Kiev, a princess of the Kievan Rus' who lived in the 11th century and was renowned for her piety and charitable works.

In the Byzantine Empire, one of the most famous bearers of the name was Anastasia of Constantinople, a 9th-century empress who ruled alongside her husband, Leo VI the Wise. She played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of the empire during her reign.

Another notable figure was Anastasia Romanovna, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. She gained international recognition after her tragic death, along with the rest of the Romanov family, during the Russian Revolution in 1918.

During the Renaissance period, the name Anastaja saw a revival in popularity, particularly in Italy and other parts of Western Europe. One of the most famous Italians to bear this name was Anastasia Veronica Pollastri, a 16th-century painter and engraver who was renowned for her religious artworks.

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