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Antwan

Quick answerThe name 'Antwan' is a variant of 'Antoine', derived from the Latin name 'Antonius', meaning "priceless" or "invaluable." It is primarily used in French and English-speaking cultures, often among Christians, with historical ties to Saint Anthony the Great, a prominent figure in early Christian monasticism.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,606
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1980
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageFrench
CultureWestern
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 22
Global rank#2,606

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Antwan

The name 'Antwan' is a variant of 'Antoine', derived from the Latin name 'Antonius', meaning "priceless" or "invaluable." It is primarily used in French and English-speaking cultures, often among Christians, with historical ties to Saint Anthony the Great, a prominent figure in early Christian monasticism.

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Etymology

The name 'Antwan' is a variant of 'Antoine', derived from the Latin name 'Antonius', meaning "priceless" or "invaluable." It is primarily used in French and English-speaking cultures, often among Christians, with historical ties to Saint Anthony the Great, a prominent figure in early Christian monasticism.

Antwan currently ranks #2,606 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.

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"Antonina is the feminine form of the Roman name Antonius, derived from the Latin family name Antonius, which likely stems…"

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