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The meaning of Anton varies depending on its origin. As a Latin name, it translates to "priceless" or "invaluable". In a Slavic context, it means "worthy of praise" or "praiseworthy".
The German form of Anthony, which is derived from the Latin Antonius, an old Roman family name of unknown etymology. The name is popular throughout Europe, due in large part to its connections with St. Anthony the Great, an Egyptian ascetic and the first Christian monk, and with St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), who worked miracles for the poor and the sick. Pet: Toni. (AHN-TONE)
Romanian form of Anthony, which is from the old Roman family name Antonius, a name of uncertain origin and meaning. (AHN-TOHN)
Russian cognate of Anthony, a name derived from the Latin Antonius, an old Roman family name of uncertain origin and meaning. “Priceless” and “of inestimable worth” are popular folk definitions given to the name. Var: Antoni. Pet: Antosha, Tosha. (AHN-TAHN)
Scandinavian cognate of Anthony, which is derived from the Latin Antonius, an old Roman family name of uncertain origin. Anthony the Great (c. 251-c. 356), an Egyptian hermit and founder of Christian monasticism, was one of several saints of this name. The fame of Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), Dutch businessman and amateur scientist who pioneered microscopy and discovered protozoa and bacteria, led to the popularity of Anton as a given name. Cognate: Antonius (Dutch). Short: Teunis (Dutch); Tönjes, Tönnies (Frisian). (AN-TOHN)
(Slavic) a form of Anthony.
Priceless
(Latin) outstanding
