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Athanasios Pronunciation

Athanasios is pronounced ah-thah-NAH-see-os /ˌɑ.θɑˈnɑ.si.ɑs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek athanasios, 'immortal, deathless' (a, 'without', plus thanatos, 'death') — St AthanasiusHigh

In 30 seconds: Immortal and grand: Athanasios is Greek for 'deathless' — borne by the great St Athanasius. Stately, devout, and proud.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningFrom Greek athanasios, 'immortal, deathless' (a, 'without', plus thanatos, 'death') — St Athanasius

U.S. rank (2024)#4429 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,260

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Athanasios comes from Greek athanasios, 'immortal, deathless' (a-, 'without', plus thanatos, 'death') — borne by St Athanasius of Alexandria. A stately, devout name across Greece, with the nickname Thanasis.

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, immortal at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Athanasios means 'immortal, deathless' in Greek — borne by St Athanasius of Alexandria, a towering Church Father; a stately Greek classic (nickname Thanasis/Thanos).

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Athanasios — etymology

Variations

AthanasiusThanasisAthanas

Nicknames

ThanasisThanos

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How do you pronounce Athanasios?

Athanasios is pronounced ah-thah-NAH-see-os (/ˌɑ.θɑˈnɑ.si.ɑs/). Press play above to hear Athanasios said aloud.

How do you say Athanasios?

Athanasios is said ah-thah-NAH-see-os (/ˌɑ.θɑˈnɑ.si.ɑs/). Press play above to hear Athanasios said aloud.

What does the name Athanasios mean?

Athanasios is Greek for 'immortal, deathless'.

Is Athanasios a boy or girl name?

Athanasios is a boy's name.

How popular is Athanasios?

Athanasios is a rare name in the U.S.