Antunes
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Antunes is a common surname in the Portuguese language, especially in Portugal and Brazil. It was originally a patronymic meaning Son of Anthony. It may refer to:
[edit] People
- Andrade Antunes Anderson, Brazilian footballer
- António Lobo Antunes, Portuguese writer
- Arnaldo Antunes, Brazilian writer and composer
- Ernesto Melo Antunes, Portuguese politician
- João do Canto e Castro Silva Antunes Júnior, Portuguese Marine officer and fifth President of the Portuguese Republic
- Joaquim José Antunes, member of a Portuguese harpsichord making family
- Macaris Antunes Do Livramento, Brazilian boxer
- Manuel Antunes (late 17th century), Portuguese master mason/stone carver.
- Sandy Antunes, American astronomer, writer, and game designer
- Talita Antunes, Brazilian beach volleyball player
- Vitorino Antunes, Portuguese footballer
- Arthur Antunes Coimbra, known as Zico, Brazilian football player
[edit] Other
- Fundação Jorge Antunes, professional futsal team based in Vizela, Portugal.