Theunis

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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

Given name[]

  • 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 (born 1955), South African rugby player
  • (born 1985), South African electrical engineer

Surname[]

  • 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[]

  1. ^ entry at behindthename.com
  2. ^ Theunis at the Meertens Institute database of given names in the Netherlands.
  3. ^ "Theunis". Name-doctor.com. Retrieved October 28, 2019.

See also[]

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