Antonio
Antonio is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Spanish and Italian origin, meaning “From the Roman Antonius family”.
| Meaning | From the Roman Antonius family |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish and Italian |
| Pronunciation | ahn-TOH-nyoh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Italy, Mexico, Portugal |
Meaning and origin of Antonio
Antonio comes from Antonius, the name of an old Roman family whose origin is unknown; it may be Etruscan. The often-quoted meaning 'priceless' comes from a later, mistaken link with the Greek 'anthos', flower, or with Latin praise words, and is not the real etymology. The name's huge popularity in Spain, Italy and Portugal owes much to Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Anthony the Great, the Egyptian desert hermit. Famous bearers include the composer Antonio Vivaldi and actor Antonio Banderas.
Is Antonio a Christian name?
Antonio is one of the great Catholic saint names, especially through Saint Anthony of Padua, popularly invoked to find lost things, whose feast falls on 13 June.
How popular is Antonio?
Among the most widespread male names in Spain and Italy, and common throughout Latin America.
Gifts with the name Antonio
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Spellings and variants of Antonio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antonio mean?
Antonio means 'From the Roman Antonius family'. It is of Latin, via Spanish and Italian origin.
Is Antonio a Christian name?
Antonio is one of the great Catholic saint names, especially through Saint Anthony of Padua, popularly invoked to find lost things, whose feast falls on 13 June.
How do you pronounce Antonio?
Antonio is pronounced ahn-TOH-nyoh.
Is Antonio a boy or girl name?
Antonio is usually a boy name.