Antonia

Herkunft und Bedeutung von Antonia

Antonia is the feminine of Antonio, from the name of the gens Antonia, an ancient and powerful Roman family; its etymology is uncertain, but tradition links it to the idea of someone 'praiseworthy, priceless.' Common in Italy, Spain, Germany and the English-speaking world, it is a classic, elegant name borne since antiquity by Roman noblewomen. With a full, distinguished sound, it offers fond pet forms like Antonietta and Toni, loved in many languages.

Varianten weltweit

Wie Antonia in anderen Sprachen lautet.

Berühmte Persönlichkeiten

• Antonia Fraser— Schriftsteller