Athanasius
ath-uh-NAY-shuss
A classical Christian name meaning “undying” or “immortal.”
Meaning
Athanasius comes from Greek roots meaning “undying” or “immortal.” The name entered English through Latin and was used in Christian tradition, especially because of Saint Athanasius.
Origin
GreekLatinEnglishGermanmasculine
Fun fact
The name has been preserved in Christian naming largely because of Saint Athanasius, one of the major theologians of the early Church.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, A list of Christian names, their derivatives, nicknames and equivalents in several languages.