Atlas (given name)
 Atlas and the Hesperides by John Singer Sargent. | |
| Gender | Primarily male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | Name taken from Greek myth. |
Atlas is a primarily male name usually given in reference to the character from Greek mythology. It has increased in usage in recent years for both boys and girls in the United States along with other mythological names, but is still more used for boys.[1] The name has also recently increased in usage for boys in the United Kingdom and Turkey.[2] It is also a primarily Ashkenazi Jewish surname derived from an Arabic word meaning satin. [3] An atlas is also a book with a collection of maps.
People with the given name[edit]
- Atlas of Atlantis first king of that mythological city;
- Atlas of Mauretania philosopher and astronomer after whom maps collections are named;
- Atlas (graffiti artist), American graffiti artist;
- Atlas DaBone, American wrestler and football player.
People with the surname[edit]
- Charles Atlas (1892–1972), Italian-American bodybuilder
- Charles Atlas (artist)
- David Atlas (1924–2015), American meteorologist who pioneered weather radar
- James Atlas (1949–2019), American writer, editor and publisher
- Meir Atlas (1848–1926), Lithuanian rabbi
- Natacha Atlas (born 1964), Belgian singer
- Nava Atlas, American book artist and author
- Omar Atlas (born 1938), former Venezuelan professional wrestler
- Scott Atlas (born 1955), American conservative health care policy advisor
- Teddy Atlas (born 1956), American boxing trainer and commentator
- Tony Atlas (born 1954), American wrestler and bodybuilder
Notes[edit]
- ^ "Names that increased in popularity from 2020 to 2021". ssa.gov. United States Social Security Administration. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Atlas". behindthename.com. Behind the Name. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Meaning and Origin of: Atlas". familyeducation.com. Family Education. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
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