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Antonela
Pronounced an-tohn-EHL-a /æn.toʊn.ˈɛl.æ/Medium
Meaning: praiseworthy / priceless (diminutive of Antonia)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Antonela is a Croatian diminutive of Antonia, the feminine form of the old Roman family name Antonius, and carries the sense of 'praiseworthy' or 'priceless.' It belongs to a wider group of Antonia-based names used across several languages. The single-L spelling marks it as the Croatian form.
Within its family it connects to Antonia, the Slavic Antoniya, and short forms like Nia and Teuna, all rooted in the same Antonius name.
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What does the name Antonela mean?
Antonela is usually explained as meaning 'flower' and is most often linked with Croatian tradition.
How do you pronounce Antonela?
It's commonly said an-tohn-EHL-a /æn.toʊn.ˈɛl.æ/.
Is Antonela a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Antonela is used as a girl name.
How popular is Antonela?
In 2024, Antonela ranked #2656 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.






