Boy name
Athanasios name meaning
“immortal; beyond death”
Athanasios means “immortal” or “beyond death.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it comes from Greek Athanásios, derived from athánatos, “immortal.” The word joins a negative prefix to thánatos, “death.” Related names include Athanasia and its Polish form Atanazja, which share the same underlying meaning.
What does Athanasios mean?
Immortal; beyond death
In Turkish: ölümsüz; ölümü aşan
Athanasios directly expresses the idea of immortality and life continuing beyond death. Athanasius of Alexandria provides a major association in early Christian history. Athanasius is the Latinized form, while Athanasia is a feminine relative; forms such as Atanazja belong to the same name family in other languages.
Origin of the name Athanasios
Athanasios derives from Greek athánatos, 'immortal'. The word combines the negative prefix a- with thánatos, 'death'.
How to pronounce Athanasios
| Syllables | 5 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /athanasios/ |
Is Athanasios a boy’s name?
Yes, Athanasios is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Athanasios does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Athanasios
What is the meaning of Athanasios?
Athanasios means “immortal; beyond death”. Athanasios derives from Greek athánatos, 'immortal'. The word combines the negative prefix a- with thánatos, 'death'.
Is Athanasios a boy’s name?
Yes, Athanasios is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Athanasios in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Athanasios nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Athanasios?
Athanasios is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Athanasios have?
Athanasios has 5 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Athanasios?
Athanasios does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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