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Antonina
Pronounced an-toh-NEE-nah /ˌæn.toʊˈni.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: Diminutive of Antonia — from the Roman family name Antonius (possibly 'priceless, invaluable'; origin uncertain)Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
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.
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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.