Antonia facts for kids

The name Antonia is a popular female given name. It comes from ancient Roman times. It's the girl's version of the boy's name Antonio. The name Antonia means "priceless," "beautiful," or "praiseworthy." Many famous people and even princesses have been named Antonia! A French version of this name is Antoinette.

People Named Antonia

This section lists some well-known people named Antonia.

• Antonia Fraser: She is a British historian and writer known for her biographies.
• Antonia Thomas: She is a British actress who has appeared in many TV shows and movies.

Places Named Antonia

The name Antonia is also used for different places around the world.

• Antonia, Masovian Voivodeship: This is a place located in east-central Poland.
• Antonia, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship: This is another place found in northern Poland.
• Antonia Fortress: This was a large Roman fortress in Jerusalem. It was built by King Herod the Great.
• Pico d'Antónia: This is a mountain located in Cape Verde, an island country in the Atlantic Ocean.

Science and Antonia

The name Antonia also appears in the world of science.

• Antonia (plant): This is a type of plant that belongs to the Loganiaceae family.
• 272 Antonia: This is the name of an asteroid. Asteroids are small rocky objects that orbit the Sun.

See also

In Spanish: Antonia para niños