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Meaning

Satin; Map

Linguistic Origin

Turkish

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Turkey

Global Spellings

Arabic أطلس
Urdu اٹلس
Persian اطلس
Bengali এটলাস
Pashto اتلس
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Atlas is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Satin; Map', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Atlas, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Atlas, as used for the Atlas Mountains of North Africa, comes from the Greek Titan Atlas, though the name was long adopted into Arabic and Berber usage for the range.

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Etymology

From the Turkish atlas, 'satin' - via Arabic; converging with the Greek Atlas of map-and-titan fame.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Turkish-influenced Muslim communities.