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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