Agostino

Agostino is a male first name that is considered the Italian variant of Augustin. This, in turn, derives from August, which has its origin in the ancient Roman surname Augustus. Translated, the name means 'the exalted', 'the venerable', or 'the saint'.

What does the name Agostino mean?

Agostino is an Italian form of the name Augustin, which is a development of the name August. This, in turn, traces back to the Roman surname Augustus. The meaning of the name encompasses terms like 'the exalted', 'the venerable', and 'the saint'. The origin of Agostino is found in Latin, derived from the word augĕo or augēre, meaning 'to increase', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', and 'to improve'. The comparative form augustus for 'holy', 'venerable', and 'exalted' also plays a role. Augustus was used in ancient Rome as an honorific title for the first emperor Gaius Octavianus. The calendar month of August was also named in honor of this figure. Variants of the name include Augustinus, Augusto, Austin, Agustin, Agostinho, and many others.

Where does the name Agostino come from?

Agostino is a male first name of Latin origin, which includes meanings like 'the venerable' or 'the saint'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Agostino?

The pronunciation of Agostino is melodic and consists of four syllables. It is spoken as 'A-gos-ti-no' [aɡɔsˈtiːno], which unfolds a southern rhythm with a clearly stressed third syllable. The open -o at the end gives the name a gentle rounding, leaving a warm and sonorous impression – lively, cultured, and flowing.

When is the name day of Agostino?

The name days for Agostino are celebrated on March 22, May 27, and August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Agostino is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,204th. In the last ten years, Agostino has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,092nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,012th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ago / Tino

Famous people

• Agostino Aglio (painter and sculptor)
• Agostino Agostini (Italian singer)
• Agostino Apollonio (painter)
• Agostino Barboa (bishop)
• Agostino Barelli (architect)
• Agostino Beltrano (Italian painter)
• Agostino Bonalumi (artist and painter from Italy)
• Agostino Bonisoli (Italian painter)
• Agostino Borgato (actor)
• Agostino Bugiardini (sculptor from Italy)
• Agostino Busti (Italian sculptor)
• Agostino Cardamone (Italian boxer)
• Agostino Carlini (Italian painter)
• Agostino Carraro (actor)
• Agostino Castellacci (Italian painter)
• Agostino Ciampelli (Italian painter)
• Agostino Cornacchini (Italian sculptor and painter)
• Agostino da Siena (Italian artist and sculptor)
• Agostino delle Prospettive (Italian painter)
• Agostino Di Bartolomei (Italian football player)