Teun
Dutch · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Teun
Teun is a Dutch diminutive of Antonius, derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." The name has its linguistic roots in the Roman family name with Etruscan origins.
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Etymology
Teun is a Dutch diminutive of Antonius, derived from the Latin name Antonius, meaning "priceless" or "of inestimable worth." The name has its linguistic roots in the Roman family name with Etruscan origins.
Teun is primarily used in Dutch and Flemish cultures, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium, with no specific religious association beyond its historical use in Christian communities that adopted the name Antonius.
Teun currently ranks #35 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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