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Athanasios
Immortal
Origin
Greek
Used in
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Origin and meaning of Athanasios
Athanasios is a Greek men's name formed from the privative prefix a- and thánatos 'death': it means 'immortal, deathless.' Given in honour of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, theologian and Church Father who defended orthodoxy, it is widespread in Greece and Cyprus, often shortened to Thános or Sákis. It evokes eternity and spiritual steadfastness and stays rooted in the Greek Orthodox tradition.
Variants around the world
How Athanasios sounds in other languages.
AthanasiusAtanasioAthanase
Famous people
- Sant'Atanasio di Alessandria— saint
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