Nastasy

Nastasius is a masculine name derived from the feminine name Nastasia. The name Nastasia originates from ancient Hebrew, associated with the name Nesteria (also known as Nastasia), which can be translated as "salvation" or "savior". The Greek form Nesteria (Νεστερία) also means salvation. In Slavic languages, the name entered through Church Slavonic, where it was widely used. The Slavic ending -ий, derived from the genitive case of the feminine form Nastasii, led to the masculine variant Nastasii. Historically, Nastasii was a common masculine name in Russia and other Slavic countries, especially during the 17th century. It was used among ordinary people, but also among members of the clergy and even some tsars, for example, Tsar Nicholas I had the right to call himself His Imperial Highness Nastasii. The name played a significant role during the Time of Troubles, when many names reflected a desire for spiritual and political stability. Bearers of the name Nastasii are often associated with strength, responsibility, reliability, and a desire to help others. They possess a strong character but can also be kind and caring. They often have a sense of justice and a desire to protect weaker positions. As for notable bearers of the name Nastasii, among them stands out Nastasius Grigorievich Keronotovsky (Archbishop of Saint Petersburg), as well as many less known but worthy people who contributed to various fields of society. Currently, the name Nastasii has significantly lost its popularity and is mainly encountered in older age groups or used as an exotic or revived name. It is not among the most common masculine names in Russia. Variants or diminutives for Nastasii could be Nastas (a more common variant) or Sasha (less typical but encountered).