Athan is a Greek male given name, which means "eternal life" or "immortal" or "rising sun".[1] It can be a variant of Athanasios, and is of rising popularity among younger Greek parents in the Diaspora.[2] The name Athan may refer to:
People
- Athan Catjakis (1931-2022), American politician
- Athan Iannucci (born 1982), Canadian lacrosse player.
- Athan Karras (1927–2010), American dancer and dance instructor
- Athan Maroulis (born 1964), American singer and actor
- Athan Theoharis (1936–2021), American historian
See also
References
- ^ Athan meaning and name origin
- ^ "Athan - Baby name meaning, origin, and popularity". BabyCenter. Retrieved 2025-01-29.