Anfisa
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- Name
- Anfisa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The female first name Anfisa (Анфиса) is a Russian variant of the name Anthea, which derives from Antheia (Ἄνθεια). In a figurative sense, the name stands for 'the Blooming', 'the Flowering', or 'the Goddess of Flowers'.
What does the name Anfisa mean?
Anfisa (Анфиса) is a Russian form of the name Anthea, which traces back to Antheia (Ἄνθεια). Translated, the name means 'the Blooming', 'the Flowering', or 'the Goddess of Flowers'. The roots of the name are in Ancient Greek, where ánthos (ἄνθος) means 'flower' or 'blossom', and ántheios or ánthinos (ἄνθινος) means 'flowering', 'blooming', or 'fresh'. Antheia was one of the Graces in Greek mythology and the goddess of the plant kingdom, gardens, flowers, blooming earth, and human love. Other variants include Anthousa (Ἀνθοῦσα), Anthia, Antea, and Anthoula. Male counterparts are Antheus, Antaeus, and Anteo. The name gained popularity through a Byzantine saint from the 9th century.
Where does the name Anfisa come from?
The name Anfisa has Greek origins and means 'the Blooming'. The components of the word come from Ancient Greek: ánthos (ἄνθος) means 'flower' or 'blossom', while ántheios or ánthinos (ἄνθινος) means 'flowering', 'blooming', or 'fresh'. The language of the name is Russian.
How do you pronounce Anfisa?
The pronunciation of Anfisa is three syllables and is both distinctive and melodic. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'An-fi-sa' [anˈfiːza] or [anˈfiːsa]. The name begins with an open 'An', which conveys a sense of groundedness. The stressed syllable with the long 'i' brings brightness to the sound, while the ending '-sa' creates a light, hissing closure. Anfisa thus appears characterful, modern, and present – soft in flow and clear in expression.
When is the name day of Anfisa?
The name day of Anfisa is celebrated on July 25 and 26.
Popularity
In Germany, Anfisa is a relatively common first name, currently ranking 4,045th on the list of most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 2,584th. In the last ten years, Anfisa has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,457th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 5,037th.
Nicknames & pet names
Afi / Anfi / Fisa
Famous people
- Anfisa Letyago (Techno DJ)
- Anfisa Pochkalova (English fencer)
- Anfisa Reszowa (Multiple Olympic champion in cross-country skiing and biathlon for the USSR/Russia)
- Anfissa Potschkalowa (Fencer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Anfisa
What is the origin of the name Anfisa?
The name Anfisa has Greek roots and is the Russian form of the name Anthea, which means 'the Blooming'.
What does the name Anfisa mean?
Anfisa means 'the Blooming' and is associated with the Greek goddess Antheia, who represents flowers and the plant kingdom.
How popular is the name Anfisa?
Anfisa is particularly common in Russia and has gained popularity through cultural and historical influences.