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Teun

Teun is a masculine given name used in the Dutch language. It is predominantly found in the Netherlands and Flanders. The name is typically a diminutive form of Teunis, which itself is a medieval Dutch form of Antonius, related to the Latin name Antonius. Over time, Teun has evolved into a given name in its own right and is commonly used without the longer form.

In terms of usage, Teun is most common among Dutch-speaking communities and spans multiple generations. Although

Culturally, Teun is perceived in Dutch-speaking contexts as a concise, informal yet traditional name. It appears

Notable bearers include Teun A. van Dijk (born 1943), a Dutch linguist and scholar known for his

See also: Toon, Theunis, Teunis.

it
may
appear
in
more
formal
registrations
as
part
of
longer
forms
such
as
Teunis
or
Theunis,
Teun
is
usually
employed
as
a
standalone
name.
Variants
associated
with
the
same
linguistic
family
include
Theuns/Theunis,
Theun,
and
Toons,
with
regional
preferences
influencing
spelling
and
pronunciation.
in
literature
and
media
as
a
recognizable
and
classic
Dutch
given
name,
reflecting
its
long-standing
presence
in
the
region.
work
in
critical
discourse
analysis.
Beyond
this
widely
cited
figure,
other
individuals
named
Teun
have
attained
public
profiles
in
sports,
academia,
and
the
arts
within
Dutch-speaking
communities,
though
many
are
not
internationally
prominent.