Athanasius

Athanasius Meaning & Origin

About Athanasius
The name Athanasius is of Greek origin and means "immortal" or "eternal." It is derived from the Greek word "athanatos," which translates to "not subject to death." The name carries a strong religious connotation, often associated with Saint Athanasius, a prominent early Christian theologian and bishop known for his defense of orthodox Christianity against the Arian heresy. Athanasius is a name that symbolizes endurance, steadfastness, and the belief in eternal life.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Athanasius are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A0NSS
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A
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A3050202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE2 TH AH0 N AH0 S AY1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/athanasius*/
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('A0NSS', 'ATNSS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A352

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How to write the name Athanasius in Braille

Here's how to represent Athanasius in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Athanasius in braille

How to Spell the Name Athanasius in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Athanasius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Athanasius in sign language

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