Athanasiadis Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Athanasiadis (Αθανασιάδης) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Athanasi- comes from the first name Athanasios (Αθανάσιος), which originates from the Ancient Greek word athanasía, meaning “immortality,” formed from a- (“not”) and thánatos (“death”), translating to “deathless” or “immortal.” This name became deeply established in Greek society through early Christian tradition and the prominence of Saint Athanasios the Great. The suffix -adis is a patronymic marker especially common among Greeks from Pontus and Asia Minor, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Athanasiadis signifies “the son of Athanasios” or “the descendant of the immortal one.”