Anatol

Greek

"from the east, rising sun"

Anatol Origin and Meaning

The name Anatol is a boy's name of Slavic origin.

Anatol is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the name Anatolius, which means "sunrise" or "from the east." It is particularly popular in Eastern European countries, especially Russia, Poland, and Ukraine. The name carries an air of distinction and scholarly refinement, partly due to its literary associations through characters in works by authors such as Arthur Schnitzler. Anatol has a timeless quality that bridges ancient history and modern usage. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, it has maintained steady usage in Eastern Europe. The name offers an attractive alternative to more common Alexander or Andrew while retaining a similar classical heritage and sophisticated sound.

Famous People Named Anatol

• Anatol Yusef British actor
• Anatol Baconsky Romanian poet, novelist and essayist
• (Peter Paul) Anatol Lieven British journalist and author
• Anatol Șalaru Moldovan cabinet minister
• Anatol Codru Moldovan film director and writer
• Anatol Rapoport Russian,American mathematical psychologist
• Anatol Josepho Siberian,American inventor of the automatic photo booth
• Mikhail Anatol Litwak birth name of Anatole Litvak, Ukrainian film director
• Anatol Chari holocaust survivor/author

The name Anatol in Pop Culture

• Anatol Spencer socialite main character in 1921 silent film "The Affairs of Anatol"