Atlas Name Meaning
The name Atlas comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Atlas below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Atlas Name Meaning
Greek MythologyPossibly means "enduring" from Greek τλαω (tlao) meaning "to endure". In Greek mythology he was a Titan punished by Zeus by being forced to support the heavens on his shoulders.
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