Antonin

Antonin is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from the Latin Antonius. The exact meaning of Antonius is uncertain, but it is commonly associated with qualities such as worth or praiseworthiness. In French usage the form Antonin has been used since medieval times and remains in occasional use today. Internationally, related forms appear in other languages, such as Antonino in Italian or Anton in various forms across Europe.

Notable people named Antonin include Antonin Artaud (1896–1948), a French dramatist, poet, and theorist known for his ideas about the Theatre of Cruelty, and Antonin Magne (1904–1983), a French road bicycle racer who won the Tour de France in 1931 and 1934. Other individuals with the name have contributed across fields such as the arts, science, and public life, though they may be less widely known outside their respective domains.

In geography, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of southern France; the name reflects historical or religious dedication to a saint named Antonin, and the element Antonin appears in other place names within Francophone regions.

See also: related forms such as Antoine, Anton, and Antonius, as well as the broader usage of the name across different languages.