Tonya: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Short form of Antonia or Antonina (from the Roman family name Antonius)
Origin
Latin, via Russian and English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
TAHN-yuh

Tonya is a Latin, via Russian and English girl's name meaning “short form of Antonia or Antonina (from the Roman family name Antonius)”. It appears in our list of 150+ Russian Baby Girl Names That Are Beautifully Underrated.

Meaning & Origin of Tonya

Meaning: Short form of Antonia or Antonina (from the Roman family name Antonius).

Origin: Latin, via Russian and English.

How to Pronounce Tonya

TAHN-yuhIPA /ˈtɑːnjə/

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