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First name origin & meaning:

Greek: Mythical Titan who supported the earth on his back

Last name origin & meaning:

Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Atlas or Polish at{l-}as, both meaning ‘satin’ (ultimately from an Arabic word meaning ‘smooth’). It was probably also used as a metonymic occupational name for a merchant dealing in satin goods.

This name appears in the following lists: Names from Mythology/Legends, Greek and Roman Gods

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