Antanukas as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Antanukas

What is the meaning of the name Antanukas ?

The baby name Antanukas is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ɐnˈtɐnʊkɐs/', 'respelling': 'ahn-TAH-noo-kahs'}.

Antanukas is Lithuanian in Origin.

Antanukas is a Lithuanian affectionate diminutive of Antanas, the local form of Anthony, from Latin Antonius. The -ukas suffix forms warm, child-directed pet names (cf. Jonukas from Jonas). Used in families to address boys named Antanas, it occasionally appears as a given name in modern Lithuania. The name resonates with Catholic heritage through devotion to St. Anthony of Padua; Lithuanian calendars celebrate Antanas on June 13.

Antonius is of obscure, likely Etruscan origin with no secure literal meaning, though modern name books often gloss Anthony as "priceless, of inestimable worth." Lithuanian variants and cognates include Antanas, Antanėlis (another diminutive), and Antonas; related forms abroad are Anthony, Antoni, Antoine, Antonio, Anton, Antonios, Antun, and Latvian Antons. Antanukas carries a tender, boyish sound, suitable as a familiar form at home or, less commonly, an endearing official name.