Skip to content
BabyName.cc

Latin · Unisex name

Augustine

“venerable, great”

About the name Augustine

Augustine is derived from the Latin name Augustinus, itself from Augustus, meaning ‘venerable’ or ‘great’. The name has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Augustine of Hippo, an influential early Christian theologian and philosopher, and Augustine of Canterbury, the first Archbishop of Canterbury. While traditionally masculine, Augustine has also been used as a feminine name, particularly in English and French contexts. Related forms include Austin, Agustín, and Agostino.

Meaning
venerable, great
Origin
Latin
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
aw-GUS-tin(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Augustin
  • Agustin

If you like Augustine

  • Augustus
  • Aurelius
  • Justinian
  • Maximilian

Middle names for Augustine

  • Augustine James
  • Augustine Michael
  • Augustine Alexander
  • Augustine Thomas
  • Augustine Joseph

Questions about Augustine

What does Augustine mean?
Augustine is a Latin name meaning "venerable, great".
How do you pronounce Augustine?
Augustine is pronounced aw-GUS-tin, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Augustine?
Variants of Augustine include Augustin, Agustin.

More names like this: Latin baby names

Updated . Name meanings and origins vary between sources and traditions; this page gives the most widely cited interpretation. How we write these pages.