1º_ It is an affectionate version of Antonia (feminine of Antonio) widely used in Italian. It has a Latin origin in anteeus, is, ici, ire ("to precede, go forward") the feminine diminutive suffix -she, and an interpretation as "the little preeminent, who precedes others and deserves respect and veneration". 2º_ Common name of the plant Anthurium Rosé , which could have influence from the Greek 945; 957; 952; 959; 962; (anthos "flower") but almost certainly taken from the name of the above definition. 3º_ The ' ( 7957 ) Antonella ' is an asteroid discovered by Andrea Boattini and Maura Tombelli, and named after their friend, astronomer Antonella Bartolini .