Athanasia

Meaning of Athanasia

Athanasia is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It originates from Greek and is pronounced as ah-thah-NAH-see-ah (/a.θa.ˈna.sja/). In Greek, Athanasia means "immortality" or "eternal life," giving it a deep and meaningful association. The name has variations such as Athanasios, which is the masculine form of the name. Athanasia has been given to newborn girls in the United States since at least 1917, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been chosen by an average of around 10 to 15 families each year, making it a rare and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical significance and elegance.

Pronunciation

Greek

  • Pronunced as ah-thah-NAH-see-ah (/a.θa.ˈna.sja/)

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Notable People Named Athanasia

Saint Athanasia of Aegina was a Byzantine saint and adviser to Empress Theodora II.
Athanasia Tsoumeleka is a Greek race walker who achieved gold at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
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