First name Antonio - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
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Meaning
The male first name Antonio has its origin in Latin and means "the praiseworthy" or "the commendable". It is a variant of the name Antonius, which in turn is derived from the Roman family name Antonius. This was originally a Roman nickname, which goes back to the Roman god Janus. The name Antonio is mainly spread in Italy, Spain and Portugal and has also gained great popularity in other countries, such as Brazil.