Athanasios
Meaning of Athanasios
Athanasios is a distinguished male name of Greek origin, pronounced ah-thah-NAH-see-os (/aθaˈnasios/). Rooted in ancient tradition, the name Athanasios means "immortal" or "eternal life," reflecting a rich cultural heritage. Common variations include Thanasis and Thanos, which are often used as diminutives or affectionate forms. Although not widely popular in the United States, Athanasios has maintained a steady presence over the decades, with occurrences ranging from single digits to mid-thirties annually since 1959. The name's unique sound and profound meaning make it an enduring choice for those seeking a name with historical and spiritual significance.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ah-thah-NAH-see-os (/aθaˈnasios/)
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Notable People Named Athanasios
| Athanasios Nikolaos Massavetas, also known as Athanasios Diakos, was a revered Greek military leader during the Greek War of Independence and is celebrated as a national hero in Greece. |
| Athanasios Orphanides is a Cypriot economist who served as Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus and as a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. |
| Athanasios Papoulis was a Greek-American engineer and applied mathematician. |
| Athanasios Dinas - Athanasios 'Thanasis' Dinas is a retired Greek professional footballer known for his career as a winger. |
| Athanasios Angelopoulos is a prominent Professor of Pastoral Theology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the founder and in-honour president of the Institute for National and Religious Studies. |
| Athanasios Frangou, also known as Frangos, was a Hellenic Army officer who achieved the rank of Major General. |
| Athanasios Skaltsogiannis, a Greek athlete born in Aitolikon, competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. |
| Athanasios Prodromou is a Greek Paralympic athlete. |
| Athanasios Konstantinidis is a Greek para-track and field athlete who won a gold medal in shot put at the 2016 Summer Paralympics with a world record distance of 10.39 meters. |
| Athanasios Nanopoulos, a Greek fencer, participated in five events at the 1948 Summer Olympics. |
| Athanasios Papageorgiou is a Greek sports shooter who competed in the mixed 50 metre rifle prone event at the 1980 Summer Olympics. |
| Athanasios Iliadis is a Greek boxer who competed in the men's welterweight event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. |
| Athanasios Tsourakis is a retired Greek professional footballer who played as a midfielder and retired in the summer of 2023. |
| Athanasios Dabizas is a Greek professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Super League 2 club Panathinaikos B. |
| Athanasios Demirtzoglou is a retired Greek football midfielder. |
