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, a highly sought-after Netherlandish portrait painter, was known by various names and was favored by European courts. |
| Antonis Remos is a popular Greek singer known for his contemporary pop and rock music. |
| Antonis Fotsis is a Greek professional basketball player known for his versatility and was inducted into the Greek Basket League Hall of Fame in 2022. |
| Antonis Diamantidis, also known as Antonis Dalgas, was a notable Greek musician and singer, best known for his rebetiko songs and songwriting. |
| Antonis Kapnidis is a Greek professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Italian Serie D club San Luca. |
| Antonis Nikolaidis is a British-born Cypriot sport shooter known for his success in men's skeet shooting, winning multiple medals at the ISSF World Cup series and the Commonwealth Games. |
| Antonis Vardis was a Greek composer and singer. |
| Antonis Tritsis was a Greek politician and urban planner, born and raised in the town of Argostoli on the island of Cefalonia. |
| Antonis Papadakis, also known as Kareklas, was a renowned Cretan musician celebrated for his exceptional lyra performances during the early 20th century. Born in Pervolia, Rethymno, he began playing the lyra from a young age and is considered one of the most significant lyra performers of his time. |
| Antonis Bezas is a Greek politician. |
| Antonis Tsiaras is a Greek professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder at Ayia Napa. |
| Antonis Papantoniou was a Greek footballer who played for Panathinaikos and scored a hat-trick for the Greece national football team against Syria in 1949. |
| Antonis Iliadis is a Greek professional footballer known for his position as a left winger. |
| Antonis Constantinides is a successful Cypriot professional basketball head coach with experience in European competitions. |
| Antonis Alexakis is a Greek professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Super League 2 club Irodotos. |
