Antwaun as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Antwaun

What is the meaning of the name Antwaun ?

The baby name Antwaun is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ænˈtwɔn/ (an-TWAWN).

Antwaun is in Origin.

Antwaun is an African-American phonetic variant of Antoine/Antwan, themselves from Anthony, ultimately the Roman family name Antonius. The original meaning is uncertain, likely Etruscan, though many modern guides gloss it as “priceless” or “invaluable.” Its longevity in the West owes much to the prestige of Saint Anthony the Great and Saint Anthony of Padua.

In the United States, Antwaun arose in the late 20th century amid creative spellings reflecting the French-influenced an-TWAN pronunciation, and it is most associated with Black American usage. Usage peaked in the 1980s–1990s, in step with other Ant- variants. Bearers include curator Antwaun Sargent and singer Antwaun Stanley. Close variants are Antwan, Antwon, Antwain, Antwuan, and Antwone; related international forms include Antoine, Anthony, Antonio, Antoni, and the Latin Antonius. Nicknames: Twan, Tony.