Atlas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Atlas means "to endure" or "to carry" in Greek mythology, as Atlas was a Titan who was said to hold up the sky.
Scripts(How to write)
In Greek, the name Atlas is written as "Άτλας."
Ἄτλας(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
A-TLAS(Classical Greek)
AT-ləs(English)
The name Atlas is typically pronounced "AT-luhs."
Popularity
The name Atlas is relatively uncommon in many countries, but it has been rising in popularity in the United States in recent years.

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Cartoon of Atlas

Atlas Name meanings & History

The name Atlas means "to endure" or "to carry" in Greek mythology, as Atlas was a Titan who was said to hold up the sky. Possibly means "enduring" from Greek τλάω (tlao) meaning "to endure". In Greek mythology he was a Titan punished by Zeus by being forced to support the heavens on his shoulders. The name Atlas is often used for boys, but it can also be used for girls. It is a unique and powerful name that can make a statement.

Zodiac Sign of Atlas: Action Aries

Synonyms of Atlas:

A: Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative

T: Truth,Touchy,Tacky,Talkative,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Testy

L: Luscious,Legal,Lazy,Lovely,Lover,Languid,Liaison

S: Sex,Success,Solidity,Social Standing,Security,Sensuality,Status

Atlas is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Atlas include Atlas Genius (an Australian rock band), Atlas Hopkins (an American actor), and Atlas F. Scruggs (an American politician).

2.) Atlas (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: It means a kind of tightly woven silk fabric with a shiny surface. However, it means a compilation of maps prepared to explain one or several topics.


3.) Atlas (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) lifted; carried. Mythology: Atlas was forced by Zeus to carry the heavens on his shoulders as a punishment for his share of the war of the Titans.


4.) Atlas (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) courier of greatness

Other Forms: Atlass


5.) Atlas (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Enduring, bear, supporter


cartoon of the name Atlas
Cartoon of Atlas

Description: Enduring, bear, supporter. Refers to a kind of brightly coloured satin material used in making traditional Uzbek women's dresses. Atlas is a bold and distinctive name that is often chosen by parents who want their child to stand out.

Famous People

Some celebrities who have named their children Atlas include Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman, Emma Heming and Bruce Willis, and Lauren Paul and Aaron Paul.

6.) Atlas (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Not enduring

Other Forms: Atlass, Atlus


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