Boy name
Anthon name meaning
“priceless in traditional interpretation”
Anthon is a masculine name traditionally interpreted as “priceless”. It is a short form of Antonius, a Roman family name associated with Latin and probably rooted in Etruscan. Its original meaning is unknown, so “priceless” remains a popular interpretation. Anton is a variant of the name.
What does Anthon mean?
Priceless in traditional interpretation
In Indonesian: tak ternilai menurut penafsiran tradisional
Origin and cultural usage of Anthon
A short form of Antonius, a Roman family name probably of Etruscan origin. Its original sense is unknown; 'priceless' is a popular interpretation, not a secure Latin translation.
How to pronounce Anthon
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦠꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔ᮪ᮒ᮪ᮠᮧᮔ᮪ |
Is Anthon a boy’s name?
Yes, Anthon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Anthon ranks #1,782 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Anthon
Famous people named Anthon
- Capt. Anthon Sihombing · b. 1950
- Anthon Iyowau
- Anthon Panggabean
- Anthon Sapakoly
- Anthon Sonny Pakage · b. 1991
- Muh. Anthon Mamonto · b. 1951
- Y Anthon Pabuang
FAQ about the name Anthon
What is the meaning of Anthon?
Anthon means priceless in traditional interpretation. A short form of Antonius, a Roman family name probably of Etruscan origin. Its original sense is unknown; 'priceless' is a popular interpretation, not a secure Latin translation.
Is Anthon a boy’s name?
Yes, Anthon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Anthon have?
Anthon has 2 syllables (An-thon) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Anthon?
Anthon ranks #1,782 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Anthon?
Other spellings: Anton.
Famous people named Anthon?
Notable people named Anthon include Capt. Anthon Sihombing, Anthon Iyowau, Anthon Panggabean.
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