The baby name Thanassis is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Greek IPA: /θaˈnasis/; English approximation: thuh-NAH-sis (or tha-NAH-sis), IPA: /θəˈnɑːsɪs/.
Thanassis is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Thanassis is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Greek IPA: /θaˈnasis/; English approximation: thuh-NAH-sis (or tha-NAH-sis), IPA: /θəˈnɑːsɪs/.
Thanassis is Greek in Origin.
Thanassis (also spelled Thanasis) is the familiar Greek form of Athanásios (Αθανάσιος), a name meaning "immortal" or "deathless." It descends from the ancient Greek elements a- "not, without" and thánatos "death," the same root seen in Thanatos. In Greece and Cyprus, Thanassis functions as an affectionate everyday name, while the formal Athanasios commonly appears on official records.
Its enduring use was cemented by Saint Athanasius of Alexandria in the 4th century, ensuring popularity across the Greek-speaking and wider Orthodox world; many communities celebrate the name day on January 18. International variants include Athanasius (Latin/English), Athanase (French), Atanasio (Italian/Spanish), Atanas (Bulgarian/Macedonian), Atanasije (Serbian), Afanasii/Afanasy (Russian), and Atanasie (Romanian). Greek diminutives and related forms include Thanos and Nasos, with the feminine counterpart Athanasía (Αθανασία). Thanassis thus carries a venerable legacy with a warm, approachable tone.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| GR | 0 | #108 | 27 | 3,911 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #160 | 113 | 6,912 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
Thanassis is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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