What is the origin of the name Athan?

Athan is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Athan?

Athan is currently ranked #2305 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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Athan

AY-than

Popularity

#2305

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

2,125

Peak Year

#123 in 2012

First Recorded

1917

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning 'immortal'.

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Ath Than

Spelling Variations

Athanasios

Similar Names

Ethan Owen Evan

Personality Traits

StrongWiseIntelligentIndependent

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