Anestis

Anestis is a diminutive of the Greek name Anastásios and means "the resurrected one" or "the one born on the day of resurrection." This meaning derives from the ancient Greek term anástasis, which stands for "the resurrection." The association refers to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

What does the name Anestis mean?

The name Anestis, a diminutive of Anastásios, means "the resurrected one" or "the one born on the day of resurrection" and comes from the ancient Greek word anástasis for "the resurrection." This meaning has a special connection to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is why Anestis is often given to children born around Easter. In Greece, the first name Anestis is widely used. Popular female variants include Anastasia and the short form Tasia. Other derivatives of Anestis or Anastasios include Anastasius (Latin), Anastasio (Italian, Spanish), Anastas (Bulgarian), and Anastazy (Polish).

Where does the name Anestis come from?

Anestis is a masculine first name of Greek origin, meaning "the resurrected one" or "the one born on the day of resurrection." The ancient Greek word anástasis means "the resurrection." The language is Greek.

How do you pronounce Anestis?

The pronunciation of Anestis is three syllables and has a balanced rhythm. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "A-nes-tis" [aˈnɛs.tɪs], where the soft initial structure is combined with a clear ending. The suffix "-tis" gives the name a distinctive ending and creates a certain tension. Overall, Anestis is characterized by a harmonious, lively, and cultured sound that conveys an elegant and slightly dynamic aura.

When is the name day of Anestis?

The name day of Anestis is celebrated on January 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Anestis is among the popular first names. In 2022, it ranked 2,205th on the list of most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2019 at 2,154th. Over the last ten years, Anestis has been chosen as a first name about 60 times, placing it at 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,367th.

Nicknames & pet names

Antek / Takis

Similar first names

Famous people

• Anestis Agritis (footballer from Greece)
• Anestis Anastasiadis (footballer from Greece)
• Anestis Argirou (Greek football player)
• Anestis Argyriou (Greek footballer)
• Anestis Delias (Greek singer)
• Anestis Kourmpetis (Greek cyclist)
• Anestis Logothetis (composer from the USA)