Antonino
Meaning of Antonino
Originating from Italy, the name Antonino is a strong and masculine choice for a baby boy. It is a variation of the popular name Antonio. In Italian, Antonino is pronounced as ahn-toh-NEE-noh (/an.to.ˈni.no/). With a rich history and cultural significance, the name Antonino carries associations of strength, bravery, and resilience. It has been used consistently over the years in the United States, with varying levels of popularity. According to data from recent years, Antonino ranked around 4000th in terms of occurrences among newborn boys in the United States. This timeless Italian name offers a unique and distinguished option for parents seeking a name with European flair and lasting appeal.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ahn-toh-NEE-noh (/an.to.ˈni.no/)
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Notable People Named Antonino
| Antonino D'Antona, born in 1842, was a Sicilian who pursued medical studies and was guided by his uncle, the archpriest Gaetano D'Antona, and had one child, Carlo D'Antona. |
| Antonino Calderone was a Sicilian Mafioso who became a state witness (pentito) in 1987 after being arrested in 1986. |
| Antonino Rocca, an Italian naturalized Argentinian professional wrestler, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. |
| Antonino Saetta was an Italian magistrate known for prosecuting high-profile organized crime cases in Sicily before he and his son were assassinated by the Sicilian mafia in 1988. |
| Antonino Zichichi is an Italian physicist known for his work in nuclear physics and his roles as President of the World Federation of Scientists and professor at the University of Bologna. |
| Antonino Fernández Rodríguez was a Spanish businessman known for founding and chairing Grupo Modelo. |
| Antonio Spadaccino, also known as Antonino, is an Italian singer who gained fame after winning the fourth edition of the Italian talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi in 2005. |
