Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Анто́н | Antón | masculine |
| Э́нтони | Éntoni | indeclinable, masculine, transliteration |
In Russian, there are different ways to refer to this name depending on whether you are localizing the name for a Russian context or transliterating a foreign name.
Which one should you use?
Use the native form Анто́н when referring to a person with this name who is Russian or if you want to use the localized version of the name. Use the transliterated form Э́нтони when referring specifically to a foreign person named Anthony (for example, Anthony Hopkins) to preserve the sound of the original English name.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name Анто́н is a declinable masculine noun. For example, if you are saying "I see Anton," the name changes to Анто́на. In contrast, the transliterated form Э́нтони is indeclinable, meaning it does not change its ending regardless of its grammatical role in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
Antón
Did you know?
- Russian has a traditional 'name day' system where people celebrate the feast day of the saint their name is derived from, such as Saint Anthony.
- The name Анто́н can be transformed into the very informal or playful version Анто́шка, a popular character in a famous Soviet children's song.
- The name Анто́н carries a specific weight in the Russian Orthodox tradition, often linking the name to various saints, which is a cultural layer the English name 'Anthony' may not immediately evoke in a Russian context.
Examples in context
- Прошу приветствовать господина Антония.Please welcome Mr. Anthony.
- Тоша, ты сегодня придешь на вечеринку?Tosha, are you coming to the party tonight?
- Анто́н мой лучший друг.Anton moy luchshiy drug.Anton is my best friend.
- Э́того человека зовут Анто́н.Etogo cheloveka zovut Anton.This person is named Anton.
- Ты знаешь Анто́на?Ty znayesh' Antona?Do you know Anton?
Example conversation
A couple is talking about their new neighbor.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСерге́й, ты познакомился с новым соседом?Sergey, ty poznokomilsya s novym sosedom?Sergey, have you met the new neighbor?
- Сергей SergeyДа, его зовут Анто́н.Da, yego zovut Anton.Yes, his name is Anton.
- Екатерина EkaterinaАнто́н кажется очень ве́жливым.Anton kazhetsya ochen' vezhlivym.Anton seems very polite.
- Сергей SergeyСогла́сен, он отли́чный па́рень.Soglasen, on otlichnyy paren'.I agree, he is a great guy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anthony” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
