The nameAthanase
Athanase is the French form of Athanasius, a boy's name of Greek origin borne by a famous bishop of Alexandria. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Athanase comes from the Greek athanatos, "immortal".
Origin
Greek.
History
The name was mostly given in France in the first years of the 20th century, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Athanase
Athanase in France
Athanase was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 280 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Athanase. Half of all babies named Athanase in France were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 24 births a year on average, against 9 in the five years before.
Athanase in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Athanase mean?
Athanase comes from the Greek athanatos, "immortal".
What is the origin of the name Athanase?
Greek.
Is Athanase a girl's or a boy's name?
Athanase is a boy's name.