Antigona

Antigona (Antígona) is a girl's name that has established itself as the feminine form of the Greek name Antigonus in Spanish-Portuguese language areas. The translation into English yields meanings such as 'against motherhood', 'in place of the mother', or 'against men'.

What does the name Antigona mean?

The first name Antigona (Antígona) derives as the feminine form of Antigonus and has its roots in ancient Greek, specifically in the name Antigonos (Ἀντίγονος). The translation into English can be interpreted as 'against motherhood', 'in place of the mother', or 'against men'. The name is composed of the ancient Greek elements antí (ἀντί), meaning 'against', 'compared to', or 'like', and génos ‎(γένος), which stands for 'to be born', 'descendants', 'offspring', 'ethnicity', or 'camp'. Alternatives to this name include Antigone and Antigoni.

Where does the name Antigona come from?

The name Antigona has an ancient Greek origin and literally means 'against motherhood'. The components of the word come from ancient Greek: antí (ἀντί) means 'against' or 'compared to', while génos ‎(γένος) stands for 'to be born', 'descendants', or 'ethnicity'. Antigona can be found in various languages, including Basque, Catalan, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Antigona?

The pronunciation of the name Antigona: It has a clearly structured, multi-syllabic sound. Generally, it is pronounced as 'An-ti-go-na' [antiˈɡoːna] and begins with a strong, slightly emphasized onset that provides stability. The open vowels in the following syllables contribute to a harmonious flow. The long 'o' adds additional breadth to the sound, which overall conveys a carried, clear, and balanced impression.

When is the name day of Antigona?

The name day for Antigona is celebrated on September 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Antigona is among the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1993 at position 268. In the last ten years, Antigona has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anti / Gona / Gonusch

Famous people

• Antigona Rustolli (singer)