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Antawn
How to Pronounce Antawn
Pronounced an-TWAN /ænˈtwɑn/Medium
Meaning: Antawn is a distinctive respelling of Antoine or Antwan, the French and American forms of Anthony, from the Roman clan name Antonius (popularly read as 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy'). This particular spelling was notably popularized by the NBA player Antawn Jamison.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Antawn is a striking respelling of Antoine or Antwan, the French and American forms of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius. The spelling gained visibility through the NBA player Antawn Jamison, whose success helped fix this exact form in parents' minds during his playing years.
Antawn was always uncommon, peaking around 1998 at about thirty boys a year - closely tracking Jamison's rise to college and professional fame - and appearing thinly into the 2010s. It belongs to the Antoine-Antwan family of its era, distinguished mainly by its memorable spelling.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Antawn Jamison (b. 1976)American NBA basketball player whose fame helped popularize this spelling of Antoine.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Antawn mean?
Antawn is a respelling of Antoine or Antwan, from the Roman family name Antonius.
How do you pronounce Antawn?
It is said an-TWAN /ænˈtwɑn/, two syllables stressed on the second.
Is Antawn a boy or girl name?
Antawn has been used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Antawn?
Antawn has always been uncommon, a spelling of Antoine linked to the athlete Antawn Jamison.