Athanasius
ath-uh-NAY-shus
Popularity
#4189
Letters
10
Syllables
4
Origin
Greek
Total Births
240
Peak Year
#25 in 2023
First Recorded
2001
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Athanasius is a Greek name meaning 'immortal'. Derived from 'a' (not) and 'thanatos' (death).
Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Saint Athanasius
4th-century bishop of Alexandria, Doctor of Church
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