Teun: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Teun – Origin: Dutch (pet form of Antonie/Anthony) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TUHN


Teun is a Dutch (pet form of Antonie/Anthony) boy's name.

Meaning & Origin of Teun

Origin: Dutch (pet form of Antonie/Anthony).

A common claim: means priceless, praiseworthy (via Anthony) Actually: The etymology of Antonius (and thus Teun) is actually unknown and disputed. 'Priceless' or 'praiseworthy' is a popular folk gloss, not an established meaning.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Teun

Phonetic: TUHN   IPA: /ˈtʌn/

Popularity of Teun

Teun doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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