Italian · Girl name
Antonella
“from Antonius, a Roman family name”
About the name Antonella
Antonella is an Italian diminutive of Antonia, the feminine form of Antonius, the name of a Roman family whose origin is unknown and may be Etruscan. The association with the Latin word for priceless is a folk etymology rather than the true source. The suffix -ella is a standard Italian diminutive ending, also seen in Gabriella, Donatella and Raffaella, and it gives the name an affectionate tone. Antonella spread from Italy to Spanish-speaking countries, especially Argentina, where the spelling Antonela is also found. The masculine counterpart is Antonello, borne by the Sicilian Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina, known for his portraits and devotional works.
- Meaning
- from Antonius, a Roman family name
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- an-toh-NEL-lah(4 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Antonela
If you like Antonella
- Gabriella
- Raffaella
- Donatella
- Mariella
Middle names for Antonella
- Antonella Maria
- Antonella Rose
- Antonella Grace
- Antonella Sofia
- Antonella Claire
Questions about Antonella
- What does Antonella mean?
- Antonella is an Italian name meaning "from Antonius, a Roman family name".
- How do you pronounce Antonella?
- Antonella is pronounced an-toh-NEL-lah, with emphasis on the third syllable.
- What are variants of Antonella?
- Variants of Antonella include Antonela.
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