Anastasia

American

[an-uh-stey-zhuh, ah-nuh-stah-shuh, uh-nuh-stah-syi-yuh] / ˌæn əˈsteɪ ʒə, ˌɑ nəˈstɑ ʃə, ʌ nʌˈstɑ sjɪ jə /

noun

Nikolaievna Romanov Grand Duchess, 1901–?, daughter of Nicholas II: believed executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918 with other members of the Romanov family.
a first name.

Anastasia British

/ ˌænəˈstɑːzɪə, -ˈsteɪ- /

noun

Grand Duchess. 1901–?18, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, believed to have been executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918, although several women subsequently claimed to be her

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Katie Boulter lost in a deciding set to 28th seed Anastasia Potapova, ending British interest in the singles competitions at the French Open.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In a recent Instagram post, Anastasia doubles down on what pleasurable eating actually looks like.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Anastasia said she had "financial" reasons for not wanting a child.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Navigating a line between the messages from school and what they say at home is difficult, says Anastasia Rubtsova, a psychotherapist.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Sam knew that for sure, because once he had dumped Frank out, and Anastasia had screamed and grabbed Frank and filled the bowl with water again even before she mopped up the floor.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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