Athanasius (given name)

Athanasius or Athanasios (Greek: Αθανάσιος) is a Greek male name which means immortal. In modern Greek everyday use, it is commonly shortened to Thanasis (Θανάσης), Thanos (Θάνος), Sakis (Σάκης), Nasos (Νάσος), Athan (Αθαν) or Athos (Aθως). Athanasios is commonly Anglicized as Arthur or Tom.

Athanasius
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name Greek
Meaning Immortal
Other names
Related names Athanasios, Athanassios, Atanasio, Athanase, Atanas, Afanasy, Thanasis, Athan, Athos

Notable people with this name include:

Religious figures

Academics

Soldiers, revolutionaries and politicians

Artists and entertainers

Athletes

Other

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