Antawn as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Antawn

What is the meaning of the name Antawn ?

The baby name Antawn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced an-TAWN (IPA: /ænˈtɔn/).

Antawn is African American, English in Origin.

Antawn is a modern American phonetic respelling of Antwan/Antoine, themselves forms of Anthony, from Latin Antonius, a Roman family name of uncertain (likely Etruscan) origin. The name’s widely accepted meaning is “priceless” or “of inestimable worth,” a later traditional gloss. Antawn is typically pronounced an-TWAN, mirroring French-influenced Antoine, and the spelling aims to capture that sound in English.

Usage centers in the United States from the late 20th century, especially within African American communities that favored distinctive spellings of established names. Recognition grew with NBA All-Star Antawn Jamison, lending the form brief mainstream visibility. Related variants include Antwan, Antwon, Antwuan, Antuan, Antwain, and Antoine; broader cognates are Anthony, Antony, Antonio, Anton, and Antoine, with feminine counterparts Antonia and Antoinette. Common nicknames are Tony, Tone, and Twan. Though less common than its cousins, Antawn retains a familiar, contemporary feel.