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
is also a book with a collection of maps.People with the given name
- 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
- 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
- ^ "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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