Theunis

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.

Theunis

Gender	Male
Language(s)	Afrikaans Dutch
Origin
Meaning	Kings of king
Region of origin	Netherlands South Africa
Other names
Nickname(s)	Theuns
Related names	Anthony Antonius

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 (1955–2023), South African rugby player
• Theuns Duvenhage (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