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Athanasios

Athanasios is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the word athanatos, meaning immortal. The standard English transliteration is Athanasios, while the Latinized form Athanasius is familiar in Christian contexts. The name is commonly used in Greece and among Greek-speaking communities, and it is often shortened to Thanasis or Nasos in daily use.

In religious and historical contexts, Athanasios is associated with several saints and church fathers. The most

Notable bearers include Athanasios Diakos (1788–1821), a Greek revolutionary leader who became a national symbol during

Outside Greece, Athanasios appears in various forms in different languages and communities, reflecting the broader influence

prominent
is
Athanasius
the
Great,
a
4th-century
bishop
of
Alexandria
who
played
a
central
role
in
the
development
of
early
Christian
theology,
particularly
in
the
defense
against
Arianism.
Because
of
its
association
with
such
figures,
the
name
has
been
widely
adopted
in
Orthodox
and
Christian-influenced
cultures.
the
Greek
War
of
Independence.
In
modern
times,
many
Greek
men
are
named
Athanasios,
reflecting
ongoing
cultural
and
religious
traditions,
with
the
diminutives
Thanasis
or
Nasos
commonly
used
in
informal
settings.
of
Greek
language
and
Christian
heritage.
The
name
continues
to
be
used
in
contemporary
contexts,
often
chosen
for
its
historical
resonance
and
its
connection
to
themes
of
immortality
and
steadfast
faith.