The baby name Antosha is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ænˈtoʊʃə/ (English), [ɐnˈtoʂə] (Russian).
Antosha is Russian in Origin.
The baby name Antosha is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ænˈtoʊʃə/ (English), [ɐnˈtoʂə] (Russian).
Antosha is Russian in Origin.
Antosha is a Slavic/Russian affectionate diminutive of Anton (and church form Antoniy), stemming from Roman nomen Antonius. Meaning uncertain, later folk-etymologized as “priceless/invaluable”; in Christian tradition via St. Anthony. In Russian morphology, suffix -sha signals warmth; Antosha and Antoshka are familiar home/circle forms; emerging as standalone in modern diasporic communities.
Usage: 19th–20th centuries in Russia as intimate address; famous literary example is Anton Chekhov’s playful pen name “Antosha Chekhonte.” Today, Antosha appears in children’s songs and pop culture, yet formal documents typically use Anton. Variants and cognates: Anton, Antoniy, Antoni (Polish), Antonio (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Antoine (French), Antony/Anthony (English), Antonis (Greek). Nicknames include Antoshka, Tosha, and Tony. Related feminine forms are Antonina and Antonia, with pet forms Tosya and Tonya; in some families, Antosha/Tosha may be used unisex.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #466 | 40 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 |
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