Tonya
Tonya (name) means a diminutive of the female given names Antonina or Antonia, from Russian.
Word forms
Tonyas plural, tonya plural
Etymology
Phonetic rendering of Russian То́ня (Tónja), an informal pet form of Антони́на (Antonína, “Antonina”).
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What does “Tonya” mean?
The word “Tonya” means a diminutive of the female given names Antonina or Antonia, from Russian.
What part of speech is “Tonya”?
Depending on how it is used, “Tonya” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Tonya” come from?
The word “Tonya” comes from Russian. Phonetic rendering of Russian То́ня (Tónja), an informal pet form of Антони́на (Antonína, “Antonina”).
How many meanings does “Tonya” have?
“Tonya” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a diminutive of the female given names Antonina or Antonia, from Russian.
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