Antonina

Antonina is the feminine form of Antoninus, a Latin name derived from the Roman family name Antonius, whose ultimate origin is uncertain though it may connect to an older Etruscan root. The name was borne by several figures in the ancient Roman world, including Antonina, the powerful and influential wife of the Byzantine general Belisarius in the sixth century. It has remained in widespread use across Italy, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria, reflecting the broad reach of Roman naming traditions. Related forms include Antonia, Antonetta, and the Latvian variant Antoņina.