Athanasius

ath-ah-NAY-shus; ath-ah-NAY-zee-us

Greek

"immortal"

Athanasius Origin and Meaning

The name Athanasius is a boy's name meaning "immortal".

A weighty Greek name borne by several early saints and patriarchs of Alexandria.

Famous People Named Athanasius

• Athanasius of Alexandria a church father, theologian, and bishop during the 4th Century.
• Athanasius Schneider Athanasius Schneider, ORC (born Anton Schneider on 7 April 1961) is a Catholic prelate, serving as the Auxiliary Bishop of Astana in Kazakhstan.