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GirlPronounced American English /ˈtɑn.jə/; British English /ˈtɒn.jə/; Russian /ˈto.nʲə/English language family

Tonya

English diminutive of Antonia or a Russian diminutive of Antonina.

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Tonya is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈtɑn.jə/; British English /ˈtɒn.jə/; Russian /ˈto.nʲə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈtɑn.jə/; British English /ˈtɒn.jə/; Russian /ˈto.nʲə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

English diminutive of Antonia or a Russian diminutive of Antonina. In the English-speaking world its use has likely been positively influenced by the name Tanya.

Notes and context

Usage: english, russian | Russian: Тоня

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