Athan is a Greek male given name, which means "eternal life" or "immortal" or "rising sun".[1] It can be a variant of Athanasios, and is of rising popularity among younger Greek parents in the Diaspora.[2] The name Athan may refer to:
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | Immortal/Eternal Life |
| Region of origin | Greece |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Athanasius |
People
edit- Athan Catjakis (1931-2022), American politician
- Athan Iannucci (born 1982), Canadian lacrosse player
- Athan Kaliakmanis (born 2003), American football player
- Athan Karras (1927–2010), American dancer
- Athan Theoharis (1936–2021), American historian
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Athan meaning and name origin
- ↑ "Athan - Baby name meaning, origin, and popularity". BabyCenter. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved 2025-01-29.