Antons

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 1752. Ultimately from Latin Antonius. Cognate to English Anthony.

Proper noun

Antons m

  1. A male given name borne by Latvian speakers.
  2. A transliteration of the German male given name Anton and of the Russian Антон (Anton).
  • Antonijs
  • Tenis

References
  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviesu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: There were 4794 persons named Antons in Latvia on May 21st 2010, including Russian speakers.
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