Antigonus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Antigonus is uncertain. It is likely derived from the Greek words ‘anti’ meaning ‘against’ and ‘gonos’ meaning ‘birth’ or ‘race’. Some sources suggest that the name may mean ‘like a father’ or ‘worthy of ancestors’.
Scripts(How to write)
Αντίγονος
Ἀντίγονος(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
an-TI-goh-nus
an-TIG-ə-nəs(English)
Popularity
Antigonus is a rare name and is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or any other country.

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Antigonus Name meanings & History

The meaning of Antigonus is uncertain. It is likely derived from the Greek words ‘anti’ meaning ‘against’ and ‘gonos’ meaning ‘birth’ or ‘race’. Some sources suggest that the name may mean ‘like a father’ or ‘worthy of ancestors’. From the Greek name Ἀντίγονος (Antigonos), derived from ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" and γόνος (gonos) meaning "offspring, race, stock". This was the name of one of Alexander the Great's generals. After Alexander died, he took control of most of Asia Minor. Antigonus is commonly used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Antigonus: Action Aries

Synonyms of Antigonus:

A: Assertive,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry

N: Neat,Nervous,Nice,Nutrition,Nagging,Nitpicking,Neurosis

T: Tireless,Talkative,Truth,Testy,Touchy,Tacky,Doubting Thomas

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter,Genuine

O: Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate

U: Universality,Undermining,Understanding,Utopia,Unity

S: Sex,Sensuality,Status,Success,Solidity,Security,Social Standing

Antigonus is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Antigonus I Monophthalmus, King of Macedon (382–301 BC) and Antigonus II Gonatas, King of Macedon (319–239 BC).

Related Names to Antigonus

Antigonos, Antigonous, Antigone, Antigoni