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Antoni is a male given name used in several European languages. It is the Catalan form of Anthony and a common Polish spelling. The name derives from the Latin Antonius, connected historically to the patrician Roman gens Antonius; the exact meaning is uncertain.

It has produced many derivatives in other languages, including Antonio, Anton, Antonin, and Antanas, and is related to female forms such as Antonia. In different regions, Antoni is encountered as a standard given name and often appears in historical and contemporary contexts.

Notable people named Antoni include Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), the Catalan architect renowned for masterpieces such as the Sagrada Família; Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723), the Dutch scientist who laid groundwork for microbiology; and Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012), the Catalan painter and sculptor associated with abstract art. These figures illustrate the name’s long-standing use across culture, science, and the arts.

In contemporary use, Antoni remains common in Catalonia and Poland and appears in Albanian and Dutch communities. The form Antonia is used in related languages for females, while nicknames such as Toni or Tony are common diminutives in several languages.