Girl name
Antigoni name meaning
“worthy of one's ancestors; equal to one's kin”
Antigoni means “worthy of one’s ancestors” or “equal to one’s kin.” It is the modern Greek form of Antigónē, combining elements associated with equivalence and lineage. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it has a literary association with the central character of Sophocles’ tragedy Antigone.
What does Antigoni mean?
Worthy of one's ancestors; equal to one's kin
In Turkish: atalarına denk; soyuna yaraşır
Antigoni is strongly associated with the central character of Sophocles' tragedy. As a daughter of Oedipus, she faces a conflict between burying her brother and obeying the ruler. The name consequently evokes family obligations, conscience and law; Antigone is its familiar form in several other languages.
Origin of the name Antigoni
Greek Antigóni is the modern form of Ancient Greek Antigónē. It is usually linked to antí, ‘in return for, equal to’, and gonḗ, ‘birth, descent’, though its precise interpretation is uncertain.
How to pronounce Antigoni
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /antiɡoni/ |
Is Antigoni a girl’s name?
Yes, Antigoni is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Antigoni does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Antigoni
- Antigoni Akgün · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Antigoni
What is the meaning of Antigoni?
Antigoni means “worthy of one's ancestors; equal to one's kin”. Greek Antigóni is the modern form of Ancient Greek Antigónē. It is usually linked to antí, ‘in return for, equal to’, and gonḗ, ‘birth, descent’, though its precise interpretation is uncertain.
Is Antigoni a girl’s name?
Yes, Antigoni is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Antigoni in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Antigoni nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Antigoni?
Antigoni is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Antigoni have?
Antigoni has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Antigoni?
Antigoni does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Antigoni?
Notable people named Antigoni include Antigoni Akgün.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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