Theunis is a Dutch masculine given name. Like Teunis, it is a derivative of Anthonius (Anthony).entry at behindthename.comTheunis at the Meertens Institute database of given names in the Netherlands. It is considered a diminutive form of Antonius, Anthonius used in Belgium, Netherlands, Suriname, South Africa, Namibia, and Indonesia. 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 (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
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See also
Antheunis Teunis Teun Theuns