Antek
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Antek
Antek is a Polish diminutive of Antoni, derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "of the Antonii family" or traditionally associated with the meaning "priceless" or "worthy of praise." The name has roots in ancient Rome and is linguistically connected to the Greek word "antios" (opponent) or potentially Etruscan origins.
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Etymology
Antek is a Polish diminutive of Antoni, derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "of the Antonii family" or traditionally associated with the meaning "priceless" or "worthy of praise." The name has roots in ancient Rome and is linguistically connected to the Greek word "antios" (opponent) or potentially Etruscan origins.
Antek is primarily used in Polish-speaking cultures and Catholic communities, with particular prominence in Poland throughout the 19th and 20th centuries as a colloquial given name among the working and peasant classes.
Antek currently ranks #5,120 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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