Antonia
Meaning of Antonia
The name Antonia is a timeless and elegant choice for a baby girl, with rich historical and cultural roots. Originating from the Latin name Antonius, which means "priceless" or "inestimable," Antonia has been embraced in various cultures and languages. In Spanish and Italian, it is pronounced as ahn-TOH-nyah, while in English, it is pronounced as an-TOH-nee-uh. The name has several charming variations, including Antonella and Antonina. Over the years, Antonia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States but has consistently remained a classic choice. It evokes associations with strength and grace, making it an enduringly appealing option for parents seeking a name with both historical depth and contemporary relevance.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ahn-TOH-nyah (/anˈtonja/)
Italian
- Pronunced as ahn-TOH-nyah (/anˈtɔɲa/)
English
- Pronunced as an-TOH-nee-uh (/ænˈtoʊniə/)
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Notable People Named Antonia
| Antonia Fraser - Lady Antonia Margaret Caroline Fraser is a British author known for her works in history, novels, biographies, and detective fiction, and she was married to Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter. |
| Antonia Coello Novello is a trailblazing Puerto Rican physician and public health administrator who served as the 14th Surgeon General of the United States and was the first woman and first Hispanic to hold the position. |
| Antonia Pantoja was a prominent Puerto Rican educator, social worker, feminist, civil rights leader, and founder of several influential organizations, including ASPIRA and Boricua College, and she was the first Puerto Rican woman to receive the American Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1996. |
| Princess Antonia of Württemberg was a literary figure, patroness, and Christian Kabbalist. |
| Antonia Minor, a prominent figure in ancient Rome, was a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and had familial connections to several Roman emperors. |
| Antonia Franceschi is an American actress, dancer, and choreographer. |
| Antonia Mary Prebble is a well-known New Zealand actress recognized for her roles in Outrageous Fortune, The Tribe, The Blue Rose, Westside, and Power Rangers Mystic Force. |
| Antonia Bernath is an English actress, voiceover artist, and singer known for her roles in TV series such as "The Astronaut Wives Club" and "Downton Abbey," as well as films like "St Trinians" and "Kisna: The Warrior Poet." |
| Antonia Marie Lofaso is a well-known American celebrity chef and restaurateur, recognized for her appearances on popular reality TV shows and ownership of several successful restaurants in Los Angeles, California. |
| Antonia Kidman is an Australian journalist and TV presenter, known as the younger sister of actress Nicole Kidman. |
| Antonia Laura Thomas is a British actress known for her roles in Misfits, Lovesick, and The Good Doctor. |
| Antonia Zegers Oportot is a renowned Chilean actress known for her roles in award-winning Chilean films such as Tony Manero, Post mortem, No, El club, and A Fantastic Woman. |
| Antonia Yeoman, also known as Beryl Botterill Thompson or Anton, was a renowned Australian-English cartoonist and illustrator. |
| Antonia La Negra, also known as Antonia Rodríguez Moreno, was a renowned Spanish Gitana singer and dancer, and the matriarch of a talented musical family. |
| Antonia of Florence, an Italian blessed, served as the abbess of the monastery of Corpus Christi in L'Aquila. |
