Immortal
Athan is a shortened form of Athanasios, a Greek name derived from the word 'athanatos'. It combines the prefix 'a' (not) with 'thanatos' (death), signifying eternal life.
Less common today
Athan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,369 in 2012.
4th-century bishop and theologian known as the Father of Orthodoxy
Greek-American dancer and actor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
