Antonina is a diminutive of Antonia — from the old Roman family name Antonius (its meaning uncertain, but long folk-glossed 'priceless, invaluable'; routes layered, which we note). A melodic, classic name across Italy, Russia, and Poland (a Byzantine empress; the wife of the general Belisarius); the -ina ending makes it tender (said 'an-toh-NEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Slavic families. Rare, priceless at the (glossed) root, and melodic.

Did you know? Antonia comes from the Roman family name Antonius (often glossed 'priceless, invaluable', though the true origin is uncertain) — Antonina is a melodic diminutive (a Byzantine empress; Tolstoy's beloved sister-in-law); classic and sweet.

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Behind the Name — Antonina — origin uncertain

Variations

AntoniaAntonellaTonina

Nicknames

NinaToni

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What does the name Antonina mean?

Antonina is a diminutive of Antonia — from the Roman Antonius, often glossed 'priceless, invaluable'; the true origin is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Antonina?

It's said an-toh-NEE-nah /ˌæn.toʊˈni.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Antonina a boy or girl name?

Antonina is a girl's name.

How popular is Antonina?

Antonina is a rare name in the U.S.