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Twan
How to Pronounce Twan
Pronounced TWAHN /ΛtwΙΛn/Medium
Meaning: Twan is a clipped form of Antwan or Antoine, themselves forms of Anthony. All descend from the Roman family name Antonius, whose original sense is uncertain, though it was later linked by folk tradition to 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy.' Twan keeps only the final beat as a name of its own.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Twan is a brisk short form of Antwan and Antoine, the French-flavored forms of Anthony. The family goes back to the Roman Antonius, of uncertain original meaning. Given as a name in its own right, Twan reflects the mid-century habit of turning affectionate short forms into full first names.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its high around 1973. A boy named Twan then is an adult today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Twan mean?
It is a short form of Antwan or Antoine, forms of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius.
How do you pronounce Twan?
It is said TWAHN /ΛtwΙΛn/ - one syllable.
Is Twan a boy or girl name?
Twan is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Twan?
It was always rare, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak in the early nineteen-seventies.