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BoyPronounced English /ˌæθ.ə.ˈneɪ.ʃəs/Latin language family

Athanasius

A name of Greek origin meaning "immortal".

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Athanasius is a boy name with Greek roots meaning "immortal".

Pronunciation: English /ˌæθ.ə.ˈneɪ.ʃəs/.

GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Meaningimmortal
PronunciationEnglish /ˌæθ.ə.ˈneɪ.ʃəs/
Language familyLatin

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Greek name Ἀθανάσιος (Athanasios) meaning "immortal", from Greek ἀ ( a ), a negative prefix, combined with θάνατος ( thanatos ) meaning "death". Saint Athanasius was a 4th-century bishop of Alexandria who strongly opposed Arianism.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Ἀθανάσιος