Athanase
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Athanase
Athanase derives from the Greek name Athanasios, formed from the root "athanatos" meaning "immortal" (from "a-" meaning "not" and "thanatos" meaning "death").
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Etymology
Athanase derives from the Greek name Athanasios, formed from the root "athanatos" meaning "immortal" (from "a-" meaning "not" and "thanatos" meaning "death"). The name is primarily used in Christian traditions, particularly among Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and French-speaking communities, and is historically associated with Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, a prominent 4th-century theologian and Church Father.
Athanase currently ranks #1,545 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1908.
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