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BoyPronounced Spanish /an.ˈto.njo/; English /æn.ˈtoʊ.ni.oʊ/Dutch language family

António

Spanish and Italian form of Antonius.

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António is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Spanish /an.ˈto.njo/; English /æn.ˈtoʊ.ni.oʊ/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationSpanish /an.ˈto.njo/; English /æn.ˈtoʊ.ni.oʊ/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Spanish and Italian form of Antonius (see Anthony ). This has been a common name in Italy since the 14th century. In Spain it was the most popular name for boys in the 1950s and 60s. Famous bearers include the Renaissance painter Antonio Pisanello (c. 1395-1455) and the Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). It is also the name of the main character in The Merchant of Venice (1596) by William Shakespeare.

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Usage: spanish, italian, croatian

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