Boy name
Anestis name meaning
“resurrection, return to life”
Anestis means “resurrection” or “return to life.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is a Greek shortened form of Anastasios, a name based on anastasis, meaning “resurrection.” Its connection with Anastasios gives it a clear linguistic association with the image of life renewed.
What does Anestis mean?
Resurrection, return to life
In Turkish: diriliş, yeniden hayata dönüş
Anestis belongs to a Greek name family associated with rising again and resurrection. It is related in meaning to Anastasios and Anastasia. Its cultural background includes Christian Easter and resurrection traditions, an association that does not establish the beliefs of any individual bearer.
Origin of the name Anestis
Greek Anestis is a shortened form of Anastasios, a name based on anastasis, meaning ‘resurrection’.
How to pronounce Anestis
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /anestis/ |
Is Anestis a boy’s name?
Yes, Anestis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Anestis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Anestis
- Anestis Athanasiou · b. 1912
FAQ about the name Anestis
What is the meaning of Anestis?
Anestis means “resurrection, return to life”. Greek Anestis is a shortened form of Anastasios, a name based on anastasis, meaning ‘resurrection’.
Is Anestis a boy’s name?
Yes, Anestis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Anestis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Anestis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Anestis?
Anestis is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Anestis have?
Anestis has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Anestis?
Anestis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Anestis?
Notable people named Anestis include Anestis Athanasiou.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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