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Athos (name) means a peninsula in Greece, home to Mount Athos; in Greek mythology, one of the Gigantes. Example: “Monks have lived on Mount Athos for over a thousand years.”

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A peninsula in Greece, home to Mount Athos; in Greek mythology, one of the Gigantes.
"Monks have lived on Mount Athos for over a thousand years."
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Etymology

Taken from Ancient Greek Ἄθως (Áthōs).

Origin: Ancient Greek

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What does “Athos” mean?
The word “Athos” means a peninsula in Greece, home to Mount Athos; in Greek mythology, one of the Gigantes.
How do you pronounce “Athos”?
“Athos” is pronounced A-thos (/ˈæ.θɒs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Athos” in a sentence?
Here is “Athos” used in a sentence: “Monks have lived on Mount Athos for over a thousand years.”
What part of speech is “Athos”?
“Athos” is a name.