Theunis is a Dutch masculine given name. Like Teunis, it is a derivative of Anthonius (Anthony).[1][2] It is considered a diminutive form of Antonius, Anthonius used in Belgium, Netherlands, Suriname, South Africa, Namibia, and Indonesia.[3] Theuns is a short form used in South Africa. Both Theunis and Theuns also exist as a patronymic surname.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Kings of king |
| Region of origin | |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Theuns |
| Related names |
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Given name
edit- Theunis de Bruyn (born 1992), South African cricketer
- Theunis Willem de Jongh, South African banker
- Theuns Jordaan (born 1971), South African singer and songwriter
- Theuns Kotzé (born 1987), Namibian rugby player
- Theunis van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723), Dutch microscopist and microbiologist
- Theunis Piersma (born 1958), Dutch biologist
- Theunis van Schalkwyk (1929–2005), South African boxer
- Theunis Spangenberg (born 1983), South African golfer.
- Theuns Stofberg (1955–2023), South African rugby player
- Theuns Duvenhage (born 1985), South African electrical engineer
Surname
edit- Davy Theunis (born 1980), Belgian football player
- Edward Theuns (born 1991), Belgian racing cyclist
- Jan Theuns (1877–1961), Dutch painter
- Georges Theunis (1873–1966), Belgian prime minister
- Paul Theunis (born 1952), Belgian footballer
References
edit- ^ entry at behindthename.com
- ^ Theunis at the Meertens Institute database of given names in the Netherlands.
- ^ "Theunis". Name-doctor.com. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
See also
edit- All pages with titles beginning with Theunis
- All pages with titles containing Theunis
- Antheunis
- Teunis
- Teun
- Theuns
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