Anastazie is the Czech form of Anastasia, ultimately derived from the Greek name Anastasios (Αναστάσιος), meaning "resurrection" (from ἀνάστασις). It is a feminine given name primarily used in the Czech Republic.EtymologyThe name stems from the Greek word anastasis (resurrection), a concept central to Christian theology. The feminine form Anastasia was borne by a 4th-century Dalmatian saint martyred under Emperor Diocletian, and it became widespread in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The Czech adaptation Anastazie follows the Slavic pattern of respelling Greek names, with variants such as Anastázie.Notable BearersWhile the name is uncommon globally, it appears in Czech records primarily among older generations. A famous bearer in popular culture is the American singer Anastacia (born Anastacia Lyn Newkirk), though she uses an alternate Anglicized spelling. No significant historical Czech figures bear this exact form, as the variant Anastázie is more traditional.Cultural SignificanceIn the Czech Republic, Anastazie is a rare but recognized name, often associated with the resurrection theme of Easter. It remains less common than diminutives like Asya (Russian) or Staša (Slovene). The root name Anastasia gained international attention through Princess Anastasia Romanova, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, who was rumored to have survived the 1918 Bolshevik execution.Meaning: resurrectionOrigin: Greek, via CzechType: First nameUsage Regions: Czech Republic