Antal

Antal is the Hungarian variant of Anton, a short form of the name Antonius, which originates from the Roman family name Antōnius and likely has Etruscan roots. The name translates directly to "the one descending from the family of the Antonii," referring to an ancient Roman lineage.

What does the name Antal mean?

Antal is the Hungarian adaptation of the name Anton, a short form of Antonius, which originates from the Roman family name Antōnius and is likely of Etruscan origin. The boys' name literally means "the one descending from the family of the Antonii," based on an ancient Roman lineage. Additionally, the name could be a derivation of the ancient Greek Antonios (Αντώνιος), meaning "the valuable," "the priceless," or "the worthy of price." This meaning is composed of the ancient Greek words anti (ἀντἰ) for "against" and ṓnios (ὤνιος) for "purchasable," "for sale," or "acquirable." Variants of the name include Teunis, Theunis, Tonke, Thony, Thonny, Thonio, Tönnies, and Tönjes.

Where does the name Antal come from?

Antal is a male first name of Latin origin, meaning "the one descending from the family of the Antonii." The etymology combines the Latin anti (ἀντἰ) for "against" and the ancient Greek ṓnios (ὤνιος) for "purchasable," "for sale," or "acquirable." The name is used in the Hungarian language.

How do you pronounce Antal?

The sound and pronunciation of Antal are distinct and two-syllable. It is typically pronounced as "An-tal" [ˈantal], with clear syllable separation creating a factual and direct effect. The darker "a" in the second syllable and the firm closure with "l" give the name a sense of steadfastness. Antal thus appears grounded and determined – short in sound but with a stable presence.

When is the name day of Antal?

The name day for Antal is celebrated on January 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Antal is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013 at rank 2,482. Over the last ten years, Antal has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,432nd.

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