Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing
Antonina is a feminine diminutive of Antonius, an ancient Roman family name. While its exact etymology is debated, it is traditionally associated with being beyond praise or flourishing. It has a long history of use in Italy, Poland, and Russia, often associated with early Christian saints.
About 25 girls were named Antonina in 2025.
The protagonist's wife in the novel Doctor Zhivago · Doctor Zhivago
Renowned 19th-century Polish stage actress
Infamous Soviet executioner during World War II
Polish singer-songwriter and guitarist
Soviet and Swedish cross-country skier
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
