Antwan as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Antwan

What is the meaning of the name Antwan ?

The baby name Antwan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AN-twan (English), IPA: /ænˈtwɑn/.

Antwan is in Origin.

Antwan is a modern American given name, a phonetic respelling of Antoine, the French form of Anthony. Anthony derives from the Roman family name Antonius, likely of Etruscan origin with unknown meaning; through long-standing folk association it is often glossed as “priceless” or “of inestimable worth.” The English h in Anthony is a later addition influenced by Greek anthos (“flower”), not the source of the name. Antwan is typically pronounced an-TWAHN, echoing French.

In the United States, Antwan emerged in the late 1960s and peaked in the 1980s–1990s, especially within African American communities that favored French-leaning forms and creative orthography. Common variants include Antwon, Antuan, Antwuan, Antjuan, and Antwain; related names are Antoine, Antonio, Anton, Antony, and Anthony. Nicknames include Twan. Notable bearers include NFL player Antwaan Randle El (variant spelling) and rapper Antwan André Patton (“Big Boi”) of OutKast.