Antwanique

Meaning of Antwanique

Antwanique arrives on the scene like a burst of marigolds at a summer fiesta—bold, beautiful and brimming with warmth. She springs from the French twist on “Antoine,” itself rooted in the Latin Antonius meaning “priceless treasure,” then adds that playful “-ique” flourish to announce her femininity. Though only a handful of baby girls bore the name each year—peaking with just 11 little Antwaniques in 1993 and hovering in the single digits through the late ’90s and early 2000s—she makes an unforgettable entrance, her syllables pirouetting on the tongue like a salsa beat. Evocative, elegant and utterly unique, Antwanique carries an Afro-Latin spark that promises creativity, confidence and a touch of lyrical magic wherever she goes.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as an-TWAN-ee-kw (/ænˈtwɑnik/)

• Antwanisha