Athanais
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Athanais
Athanais derives from the Greek name Athenais, meaning "of Athens" or "from Athena," combining the goddess Athena with the suffix -ais.
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Etymology
Athanais derives from the Greek name Athenais, meaning "of Athens" or "from Athena," combining the goddess Athena with the suffix -ais. The name was used in early Christian and Byzantine contexts, most notably by Saint Athanasia of Egypt and later by Athenais-Eudocia, a 5th-century Byzantine empress who converted to Christianity.
Athanais currently ranks #5,927 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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