Anastasios
Meaning of Anastasios
Anastasios is a distinguished male name of Greek origin, pronounced as ah-nah-STAH-see-os. The name carries the meaning of "resurrection" or "rebirth," reflecting its deep roots in Greek culture and history. Anastasios has been a popular choice among Greek families for centuries and has seen varied usage in the United States over the years. Although not widely common, it maintains a steady presence with occasional peaks in popularity, particularly noted in the mid-20th century and sporadically thereafter. A notable variation of this name is Tasos, which offers a more contemporary and abbreviated form. Anastasios exudes a sense of tradition and timelessness, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance and cultural resonance.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ah-nah-STAH-see-os (/a.na.sta.ˈsi.os/)
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Notable People Named Anastasios
| Anastasios Venetsanopoulos - Anastasios (Tas) Venetsanopoulos was a distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University and the University of Toronto, known for his influential research and advisory roles in academia. |
| Anastasios Donis - Anastasios "Tasos" Donis is a Greek professional footballer known for playing as a forward for APOEL and the Greece national team. |
| Anastasios Bakasetas - Anastasios "Tasos" Bakasetas is a Greek professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder and occasional forward for Süper Lig club Trabzonspor, as well as his captaincy of the Greece national team. |
| Anastasios George Leventis was a prominent Greek Cypriot businessman known for founding A.G. Leventis (Nigeria) Plc and for his significant contributions to the economy of West African countries, particularly Nigeria. |
| Anastasios Nerantzis - Anastasios (Tasos) Nerantzis was a Greek attorney and politician. |
| Anastasios Kyriakides - Anastasios "Takis" Kyriakides is a Greek-American businessman and inventor known for founding and leading NT Connect Holdings Inc, as well as holding multiple patents and establishing various successful companies. |
| Anastasios Metaxas was a Greek architect and shooter. |
| Anastasios Manakis or Michaloglou was a Greek revolutionary during the Greek War of Independence. |
| Anastasios Anastasopoulos was a Greek chess player who won the Greek Chess Championship three times. |
| Anastasios Bakirtzis is a Professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and a Fellow of the IEEE recognized for his contributions to power systems optimization. |
| Anastasios Christopoulos was a lawyer and a Greek revolutionary leader during the Greek War of Independence. |
| Anastasios Vasiliadis - Anastasios "Taso" Vasiliadis is a retired professional Greek tennis player who represented Australia at the 1990 Junior Davis Cup and reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open in 1992. |
| Anastasios Papanastasiou - Anastasios "Tasos" Papanastasiou is a Greek former water polo player who competed in four Summer Olympics. |
| Anastasios Theodorakis was a Greek water polo player who competed in the men's tournament at the 1924 Summer Olympics. |
| Anastasios Triantafyllou is a retired Greek football striker. |
