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Anatole

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Sunrise, of the east
Pronunciation
AN-uh-toll
Origin
Greek

From French and Greek 'anatolios' meaning sunrise or eastern.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, French

Commonly used in: United States, France

Alternate spellings

  • AnatolyRussian

    Russian form with a y.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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