Anatoli Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-nah-TOH-lee / ə.nəˈtoʊ.li

Russian; Greek

Meaning

defender; manly

Historical & Cultural Background

In Russian, Anatoli is derived from the Greek name Anatolios, which means 'from the east' or 'sunrise.' The name has been popular in Slavic countries, often associated with the idea of a new beginning. In Greek culture, it carries connotations of strength and masculinity, reflecting the heroic ideals of ancient Greek society. The name has been borne by various notable figures in literature and politics.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Anatol
  • Anatolie

International Variants

  • Anatole (French)
  • Anatoliy (Ukrainian)
  • Anatolios (Greek)

Famous people named Anatoli

Anatoli Boukreev — mountaineer.

Anatoli Karpov — chess grandmaster.

Anatoli Lunacharsky — Soviet politician.

Anatoli Papanov — actor.

Fictional characters named Anatoli

Anatoli — 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anatoli was first seen in the United States in 2009. Anatoli has ranked as high as #1372 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Anatoli has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anatoli

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20096