Antun

Antun is a form of the name Anton, which is primarily found in the South Slavic region. The name originates from Antonio, which goes back to Antonius. These names derive from the Roman family name Antōnius, which is likely of Etruscan origin.

What does the name Antun mean?

Antun is a South Slavic variant of Anton, considered a short form of Antonio, and has its roots in the name Antonius. The origins trace back to the Roman family name Antōnius, which literally means 'the one who descends from the family of Anton'. It may also derive from the ancient Greek Antonios (Αντώνιος), meaning 'the valuable', 'the priceless', or 'the worthy'. The etymology could stem from the ancient Greek terms anti (ἀντἰ) for 'against' and ṓnios (ὤνιος) for 'purchasable' or 'obtainable'. There are numerous variants of the name, including Antono, Antonello, Antoni, Antonijo, Antonyio, Antonis, Antonin, Antonije, Anto, Antony, Antonij, Antoninus, Anthony, Anthonis, Anthonius, Anthon, Anthonin, Anthonio, Antto, and Antton.

Where does the name Antun come from?

The name Antun has its linguistic roots in ancient Greek and Latin, meaning 'the one who descends from the family of Anton'. The components consist of the ancient Greek anti (ἀντἰ) for 'against' and ṓnios (ὤνιος) for 'purchasable, available, or obtainable'. The name is particularly common in the Croatian and South Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Antun?

The pronunciation of the name Antun is clear and consists of two syllables. In German, it is typically pronounced as 'An-tun' [ˈan.tʊn]. The name combines an open initial syllable with a closed ending. The '-tun' provides a calm and slightly muted final note, conveying stability. Overall, Antun radiates a simple, powerful, and grounded presence – it appears structured, calm, and has a consistent, reliable aura.

When is the name day of Antun?

The name day of Antun is celebrated on January 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Antun is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common names for boys. Its best placement, 2,639th, was achieved in 2017. Over the last ten years, Antun has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,995th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at rank 4,769. Information on the global popularity of Antun shows its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Tun / Tuno / Tutu

Similar first names

Famous people

• Antun Augustincic (sculptor from Yugoslavia)
• Antun Barac (Croatian art historian)
• Antun Bauer (English art historian)
• Antun Bogetic (Croatian bishop)
• Antun Branko Simic (writer from Croatia)
• Antun Dobronic (composer from Yugoslavia)
• Antun Dunkovic (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Antun Gustav Matos (writer from Croatia)
• Antun Herceg (Yugoslav footballer)
• Antun Kanizlic (Croatian poet)
• Antun Karlo Bakotic (American physicist)
• Antun Knezevic (Vietnamese writer)
• Antun Kovacic (Australian football player)
• Antun Labak (football player from Croatia)
• Antun Maqdisi (Syrian philosopher)
• Antun Mihanovic (writer)
• Antun Miletic (historian from Yugoslavia)
• Antun Nalis (actor from Yugoslavia)
• Antun Palic (footballer from Croatia)
• Antun Pasko Kazali (Croatian writer)