Antonis
Meaning of Antonis
The name Antonis is of Greek origin and is commonly given to boys. It is pronounced as ahn-TOH-nees (/ɑnˈtoʊnis/). Variations of the name include Antony and Anton.
Although not as popular in the United States, with only a few occurrences in recent years, Antonis has a rich history and associations. In Greek culture, the name is derived from the Latin name Antonius, which was a Roman family name. One famous historical figure with this name is Mark Antony, who was a Roman politician and military commander.
If you're looking for a unique and culturally significant name for your baby boy, Antonis could be an excellent choice. Its Greek origin and associations make it distinctive and meaningful.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as ahn-TOH-nees (/ɑnˈtoʊnis/)
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Notable People Named Antonis
| Antonis Mor - Anthonis Mor was a Netherlandish portrait painter celebrated by royal courts across Europe. |
| Antonis Remos is a Greek singer. |
| Antonis Fotsis is a Greek basketball player, former national team captain and Greek Basket League Hall of Fame inductee. |
| Antonis Diamantidis, known as Antonis Dalgas, was a Greek singer and songwriter celebrated for his rebetiko songs. |
| Antonis Kapnidis is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chania. |
| Antonis Nikolaidis is a British-born Cypriot sport shooter who won seven World Cup medals and three Commonwealth Games titles in skeet shooting. |
| Antonis Vardis was a Greek singer and songwriter. |
| Antonis Tritsis was a Greek politician and urban planner from Argostoli on the island of Cephalonia. |
| Antonis Papadakis, known as Kareklas, was a celebrated Cretan musician and one of the leading lyra players of the early 20th century. |
| Antonis Bezas is a Greek politician. |
| Antonis Tsiaras is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Ayia Napa in Cyprus. |
| Antonis Papantoniou was a Greek footballer who played for Panathinaikos and scored a hat-trick in his only appearance for Greece in 1949. |
| Antonis Iliadis is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a left winger. |
| Antonis Constantinides is a Cypriot basketball coach who led ETHA Engomis to national championship and cup titles in 2011. |
| Antonis Alexakis is a Greek footballer who plays as a midfielder for Irodotos. |
