Meaning & History
Antonopoulou is a Greek feminine surname derived from Antonopoulos, meaning "daughter of Antonios". The suffix „-poulou“ is the feminine equivalent of „-opoulos“, a common patronymic ending in the Peloponnese region of Greece.
Etymology
The root of the name is Antonios, the Greek form of the Latin family name Antonius. The ultimate origin of Antonius is thought to be Etruscan, though its meaning is unknown. The name entered the Greek and Christian naming tradition through early saints bearing the name. Through Anthony, its English descendant, it became widespread globally.
Notable Bearers
Several notable Greek women have carried this surname. Rania Antonopoulou (born 1960) is a Greek politician and economist who served as Deputy Minister of Labour. Maria N. Antonopoulou (born 1946) and Sophia N. Antonopoulou (born 1947) are sociology and economics professors, respectively. The French artist Kareen Antonn, born Kareen Antonopoulou in 1980, also bears the name.
- Meaning: Feminine form of Antonopoulos, "son of Antonios"
- Origin: Greek
- Type: Patronymic surname
- Regions: Greece (especially Peloponnese)
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Antonopoulou