| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | Immortal/Eternal Life |
| Region of origin | Greece |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Athanasius |
Athan is a Greek male given name, which means "eternal life" or "immortal" or "rising sun". It can be a variant of Athanasios, and is of rising popularity among younger Greek parents. 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