Boy name
Tanaş name meaning
“immortal”
Tanaş means “immortal” and is connected with the Greek name Athanásios. That name is related to athánatos, formed by adding a negative prefix to a word for death. In Türkiye, Tanaş is used as a boy's name. Athanasios and Thanasis provide related forms within the same name family.
What does Tanaş mean?
Immortal
In Turkish: ölümsüz
When connected with Athanasios, Tanaş is a masculine name carrying the idea of immortality. Tanasi and Atanas belong to the same broader name family. Athanasius of Alexandria is an important historical association, though the precise intermediate form behind the spelling Tanaş remains uncertain.
Origin of the name Tanaş
Tanaş probably represents a shortened form of Greek Athanásios. That name derives from athánatos, meaning “immortal,” formed with a negative prefix and the word for death.
How to pronounce Tanaş
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tanaʃ/ |
Is Tanaş a boy’s name?
Yes, Tanaş is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Tanaş 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: Tanas
Names that sound like Tanaş
- Tanay♂A name evoking dawn and the moon
- Tanal♂♀Red glow of dawn
- Taha♂Letters opening a Quranic chapter
- Tuna♂The Turkish name of the Danube
- Taner♂Man of the dawn
- Talat♂Beauty of face
- Tanju♂A historical title of Xiongnu rulers
- Tan♂♀The first light before sunrise
- Tansu♂♀Water at dawn
- Tunay♂♀Night and moon
- Tanıl♂Be known
- Talay♂♀Sea
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Tanaş
- Tanaş Çaçi
FAQ about the name Tanaş
What is the meaning of Tanaş?
Tanaş means “immortal”. Tanaş probably represents a shortened form of Greek Athanásios. That name derives from athánatos, meaning “immortal,” formed with a negative prefix and the word for death.
Is Tanaş a boy’s name?
Yes, Tanaş is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Tanaş in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Tanaş nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Tanaş?
Tanaş is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Tanaş have?
Tanaş has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Tanaş?
Tanaş 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 Tanaş?
Other spellings: Tanas.
Famous people named Tanaş?
Notable people named Tanaş include Tanaş Çaçi.
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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