Atlas (name)

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Atlas
John Singer Sargent - Atlas and the Hesperides, 1922-1925.jpg
Atlas and the Hesperides by John Singer Sargent
GenderPrimarily male
Origin
Word/name Greek
MeaningName 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 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]

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  1. "Names that increased in popularity from 2020 to 2021". ssa.gov. United States Social Security Administration. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  2. Campbell, Mike. "Atlas". behindthename.com. Behind the Name. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  3. "Meaning and Origin of: Atlas". familyeducation.com. Family Education. Retrieved 21 May 2022.

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