Hungarian · Boy name
Antal
“meaning unknown; from Antonius”
About the name Antal
Antal is the Hungarian form of Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius. The exact meaning of Antonius is unknown, though it is believed to be of Etruscan origin. Antal has been used in Hungary since the Middle Ages, partly due to the veneration of Saint Anthony the Great, an early Christian hermit, and Saint Anthony of Padua, a Franciscan friar. Notable bearers include the conductor Antal Doráti, the writer Antal Szerb, and the footballer Antal Dunai, who played for the Hungarian national team.
- Meaning
- meaning unknown; from Antonius
- Origin
- Hungarian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AHN-tahl(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Antal
- Antal József
- Antal Mihály
- Antal László
- Antal Béla
- Antal Gábor
Questions about Antal
- What does Antal mean?
- Antal is a Hungarian name meaning "meaning unknown; from Antonius".
- How do you pronounce Antal?
- Antal is pronounced AHN-tahl, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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