How to Say "Anthony" in Italian

Antonio

/anˈtɔ.njo/masculine

The Italian equivalent of the English name Anthony is Antonio.

Antonio is a masculine given name. A common related or diminutive form of the name is Antonello, while the feminine version is Antonia.

Meaning: given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation is /anˈtɔ.njo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

In Italy, the name is frequently associated with Sant'Antonio da Padova (Saint Anthony of Padua), who is known as the patron saint of lost things.

The name Antonio is frequently paired in Italian history and literature with the name Maria, creating the double name Antonio Maria.
In certain historical Italian contexts, the name Antonio could be shortened to Nino or Toni, though these are much more informal than the full version.
While Antonio is the standard form, the diminutive Antonello is not just a cute nickname but is a recognized, formal name in its own right in Southern Italy.

Tra tutti i suoi fratelli Antonio è il meno saggio.
Out of all his brothers, Anthony is the least wise.
This sentence shows how to use Antonio when discussing brothers.
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Sant'Antonio da Padova è il patrono delle cose perdute.
Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of lost things.
This sentence mentions the patron saint Sant'Antonio.
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Buongiorno, sono Antonio.
Good morning, I am Anthony.
Ciao Tony, come stai?
Hi Tony, how are you?
Il mio migliore amico si chiama Antonio.
My best friend's name is Antonio.

Giulia and Matteo are talking about a mutual friend at a café.

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