Given name

Afanasi

Afanasi is used as a given name. Afanasi is connected with Athanasius.

Meaning & origin

Afanasi is a form of Athanasius. An origin associated with Athanasius is Greek.

Explained through its name family

In Russian use, Afanasi is used as a form of Athanasius.

Afanasi has an affectionate form in Afonya. Afanasi developed from Athanasius. In Armenian usage, Afanasi is a Roman-alphabet rendering of Աֆանասի.

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