Antigona
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Antigona
Antigona means "against birth" or "born against," derived from Greek "anti-" (against) and "gona" (birth/generation), ultimately stemming from the concept of opposing or defying one's origins.
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Etymology
Antigona means "against birth" or "born against," derived from Greek "anti-" (against) and "gona" (birth/generation), ultimately stemming from the concept of opposing or defying one's origins. The name is primarily used in Greek, Italian, and Spanish-speaking cultures, with its most famous bearer being Antigone from Greek mythology and Sophocles' tragedy, making it significant in Western literary and classical tradition.
Antigona currently ranks #4,506 in the United States as a girl's name.
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