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Antun

Antun is the traditional Croatian and South Slavic variant of the name Anthony. It preserves a warm Mediterranean flair while remaining clearly connected to a timeless European classic. It will appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, rare name rooted in rich cultural heritage.

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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Croatian form of Anthony, carrying an uncertain, likely Etruscan original meaning.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Chorvátska podoba mena Anton, odvodená z latinského rímskeho rodového mena Antonius. Jeho ďalší pôvod je neistý, pravdepodobne etruský, a pôvodný význam nie je spoľahlivo známy.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Antun vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

ANTUN

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

25 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
17 January
Croatian Calendar
13 June
Croatian Calendar
24 October
Croatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Antun
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Antuna
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Antunovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Antuna
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Antun
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Antunovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Antunom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
AntunkoAnteAntoToniTonko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Antun
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Antun! Antunko! Ante!

Notable figures named Antun

20

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Antun Gustav Matoš
HR
1873 – 1914Historical Figure

Croatian writer (1873–1914)

Antun Saad
HRE
1904 – 1949Historical Figure

Lebanese politician (1904-1949)

Antun Mihanović
1796 – 1861Historical Figure

Croatian poet (1796–1861)

Antun Avgustinčič
HR
1900 – 1979Historical Figure

Croatian sculptor, political commissar and university teacher (1900-1979)

Antun Branko Šimić
1898 – 1925Historical Figure

Croatian poet (1898–1925)

Antun Vrdoljak
HR
born 1931Notable Figure

Croatian screenwriter, film director and politician

Antun Bauer
AH
1856 – 1937Historical Figure

Croatian archbishop (1856-1937)

Antun Nemčić
1813 – 1849Historical Figure

Croatian writer (1813–1849)

Test how Antun sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Antun Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:A.S.without dots:AS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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