# Athanasius

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˌæθəˈneɪʃəs/ · frequency rank #55,249

## Definitions
1. A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἀθανάσιος (Athanásios), Athanasius.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Athanasius, from Ancient Greek Ἀθανάσιος (Athanásios), from ἀθανάσιος (athanásios, “immortal”), from ἀθάνατος (athánatos, “immortal”). Doublet of Afanasy and tansy. Compare Ambrose.

## Source
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