Atlantis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Atlantis

What is the meaning of the name Atlantis ?

The baby name Atlantis is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈtlæn.tɪs/ or /ætˈlæntɪs/ (uh-TLAN-tis or at-LAN-tis).

Atlantis is Greek in Origin.

Rooted in ancient Greek, Atlantis comes from Ἀτλαντὶς (Atlantís), the feminine adjective meaning “of Atlas.” In Plato’s Timaeus and Critias it modifies nēsos, “island,” yielding “the island of Atlas,” the legendary maritime power beyond the Pillars of Heracles. The name thus carries the sense “belonging to Atlas,” and is also related to Atlantikos, source of the word Atlantic.

As a given name, Atlantis is a modern, rare choice that emerged in the late 20th century, buoyed by fascination with the myth and periodic cultural revivals. It is generally used as a unisex name, with slightly more feminine usage in English. International variants include Atlántida (Spanish), Atlântida (Portuguese), Atlantide (French and Italian), and Atlàntida (Catalan). Atlas functions as a close cognate or masculine counterpart. The name’s associations - oceanic grandeur, lost civilizations, and discovery - lend it a distinctive, evocative character.