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The Name Athanasius - Origin and Meaning of Athanasius


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Athanasius

Greek

Usage of the Name Athanasius

Ancient Greek

Meaning of the Name Athanasius

The name Athanasius is a Latinized form of the Greek name Athanasios, which is derived from the Greek word "athanatos" meaning "immortal".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Athanasius of Alexandria (293 - 373), a Christian bishop and the Pope of Alexandria in the 4th century; Athanasius Kircher (1600 - 1680), a German scholar.

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