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Antohe

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proper noun (surname / anthroponym)

Definition

A Romanian surname fixed via a patronymic line, originating from the given name Anton through the application of the specific hypocoristic suffix '-e' (or directly from the Greek 'Antohios'). This name carries a strong regional identity footprint, being predominantly widespread in Moldavia and Muntenia, and denotes membership in a historically clear family lineage. Structurally, it reflects the evolution of traditional onomastics where the father's name became the identifying marker for the entire family line.

Bilingual Equivalents

  • Antohe
  • Antoh

Grammatical & Source Details

Inflection Type Proper masculine noun, morphologically invariable. Requires a possessive article for genitive contexts.
Formation Derived from the foundational root Anton with the addition of the traditional hypocoristic ending '-e'.
Spelling / Pronunciation [an.ˈto.he] (with a distinct structural emphasis on the second syllable)
Source Historical Dictionary of Balkan and Romanian Anthroponymy

Contextual Usage Examples

RO: Maestrul Antohe a expus o colecție impresionantă de picturi inspirate din peisajele rurale ale copilăriei sale.

EN: Master Antohe exhibited an impressive collection of paintings inspired by the rural landscapes of his childhood.

RO: O scrisoare veche semnată de sergentul Antohe oferă detalii prețioase despre mișcările de trupe din timpul războiului.

EN: An old letter signed by Sergeant Antohe offers precious details regarding the troop movements during the war.

RO: Compania condusă de inginerul Antohe a finalizat lucrările de modernizare a rețelei electrice înainte de termen.

EN: The company led by engineer Antohe completed the modernization works of the electrical grid ahead of schedule.

Idioms & Phrases

Neamul lui Antohe / The Antohe lineage

RO: Expresie tradițională utilizată pentru a desemna întreaga comunitate de rude și descendenți ai unei familii respectate.

EN: A traditional expression used to designate the entire community of relatives and descendants of a respected family.

Onomastică de tip Antohe / Antohe-type onomastics

RO: Categorie de nume derivate prin adăugarea sufixelor populare românești la teme de proveniență creștină sau clasică.

EN: A category of names derived by adding popular Romanian suffixes to roots of Christian or classical origin.

Fondul de nume Antohe / The Antohe name stock

RO: Grup structural de variante de familie înregistrate în arhivele naționale care împart aceeași rădăcină etimologică.

EN: A structural group of family variants registered in national archives that share the same etymological root.

Keywords

#Antohe #surname #family history #Romanian names #patronymic suffix #etymology #anthroponymy #genealogy charts
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