The baby name Antanas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɐnˈtɐnɐs/ (an-TAH-nas).
Antanas is Lithuanian in Origin.
The baby name Antanas is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɐnˈtɐnɐs/ (an-TAH-nas).
Antanas is Lithuanian in Origin.
Antanas is the Lithuanian form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, probably of Etruscan origin and therefore of uncertain meaning. It entered local use with Christianization and gained currency through devotion to St. Anthony of Padua (June 13), whose feast is a common Lithuanian name day. The name has long-standing, steady use and reads as traditional and dignified.
Cognates include Anton, Antoni, Antonio, and Antonius; Lithuanian diminutives include Antanėlis and Antanukas. Notable bearers include President Antanas Smetona and the poet‑bishop Antanas Baranauskas. Although the root meaning is unclear, many modern sources gloss it as “priceless” or “of inestimable worth”; the occasional link to Greek anthos “flower” is a later folk etymology rather than the name’s origin.
| Antanas Smetona Antanas Smetona was a key figure in Lithuanian history, serving as the country's first President. He played a crucial role in establishing Lithuania's independence in the early 20th century. Smetona's leadership helped shape the nation's political landscape during a turbulent period. | Antanas Škėma Antanas Škėma was a Lithuanian writer, playwright, stage actor, and director, best known for his novel Balta drobulė (White Shroud). He was an important figure in Lithuanian literature and theater during the 20th century. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | Boys | 0 | #19 | 637 | 2,166 |
| LT | 0 | #56 | 32 | 949 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #198 | 3 | 1,904 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #494 | 12 | 12,621 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #915 | 16 | 5,610 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #942 | 11 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
Antanas is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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