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Anastasio

Gender: Masculine
Language: English

Etymology:
Anastasio is a form of Anastasios, a Greek name meaning “Resurrected,” from “anastasis.”

History:
Anastasios, though common in the Medieval Greek church, is rarely found in the Western world. It’s feminine counterpart, Anastasia, has fared much better.

Pronunciation: ann-ah-staze-ee-oh.

Alternates: Anastasius, Anastacio.
Latin: Anastasius.
Polish: Anastazy.

Feminine: Anastasia.

See also: Stacey, Stacy.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Anastasius Grün (1876-1806)
Austrian poet.

Educators, Scholars, and Social Workers:
Anastasius the Librarian (810-878)
Roman linguist.

Religious Figures:
Saint Anastasius I (?-491)
Pope from 399 to 401.
Anastasius II (?-498)
Pope from 496 to 498.
Saint Anastasius Sinaita (7th century)
Abbot of St. Catherine’s on Mt. Sinai.
Anastasius III (?-913)
Pope from 911 to 913.
Anastasius IV (Corrado Di Suburra) (1073-1154)
Pope from 1153 to 1154.
Cardinal Anastasio Ballestrero (1913-1998)
Archbishop of Turin.

Royalty:
Anastasius I (430-518)
Byzantine emperor.
Anastasius II (Artemis) (?-721)
Byzantine emperor.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Anastasio

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