Boy name
Atanaş name meaning
“immortal; not subject to death”
Atanaş means immortal or not subject to death. A boys’ name in Türkiye, it comes through Balkan adaptations of Greek Athanasios, based on athanatos, meaning immortal. A historical association is Athanasius of Alexandria, whose name belongs to the same Greek family of names.
What does Atanaş mean?
Immortal; not subject to death
In Turkish: ölümsüz; ölüme bağlı olmayan
Atanaş expresses the idea of existence beyond death. The Greek source name developed forms such as Atanas as it entered Balkan languages. Athanasius of Alexandria provides a historical religious association for this name family, adding a cultural layer alongside its literal meaning.
Origin of the name Atanaş
Atanaş is a Balkan adaptation of Greek Athanasios. The name is based on athanatos, meaning 'immortal'.
How to pronounce Atanaş
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /atanaʃ/ |
Is Atanaş a boy’s name?
Yes, Atanaş is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Atanaş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Atanas
Names that sound like Atanaş
- Atahan♂Ancestral ruler
- Atakan♂Ancestral blood
- Atalay♂Bold, courageous, and ready to advance
- Ataman♂Chief
- Atacan♂A name joining ancestor and life
- Atalan♂Famous, well-known
- Atanur♂Ancestral light
- Atnan♂One who settles
- Adanan♂♀Dedicated or devoted to a purpose
- Akanay♂♀The flowing or passing moon
- Alabaş♂Variegated head
- Alanay♂♀Open ground and the moon
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Atanaş
- Atanaş Papas · b. 1936
- Atanas Iliev · b. 1927
FAQ about the name Atanaş
What is the meaning of Atanaş?
Atanaş means “immortal; not subject to death”. Atanaş is a Balkan adaptation of Greek Athanasios. The name is based on athanatos, meaning 'immortal'.
Is Atanaş a boy’s name?
Yes, Atanaş is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Atanaş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Atanaş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Atanaş?
Atanaş is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Atanaş have?
Atanaş has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Atanaş?
Atanaş does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Atanaş?
Other spellings: Atanas.
Famous people named Atanaş?
Notable people named Atanaş include Atanaş Papas, Atanas Iliev.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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