Augustine

In the German-speaking world, Augustine is the feminine form of the name Augustin, which has its origin in the ancient Roman name Augustus. In English, however, the name is primarily used for males.

What does the name Augustine mean?

The name Augustine literally means 'the venerable', 'the sublime', and also 'the saintly'. It is derived from the Latin word augĕo or augēre, which means 'to elevate', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', and 'to improve'. The comparative form augustus, which means 'sacred', 'venerable', and 'sublime', also originates from this naming. The title Augustus was used in ancient Rome for the first emperor Gaius Octavianus. The month of August was also named in honor of this term. Other variants of the name include Augusta, Auguste, Augustina, Augustyna, Austina, Austine, Agostina, Agostine, Agustina, Guusje, and Gusta. The name gained fame through Otfried Preußler's children's book 'Die dumme Augustine'.

Where does the name Augustine come from?

The origin of the name Augustine is both feminine and masculine, tracing back to Latin and Roman roots, with meanings such as 'the saintly' or 'the venerable'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Augustine?

The pronunciation of Augustine is four syllables and phonetically balanced. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Au-gus-ti-ne' [aʊ̯ɡʊsˈtiːnə], with the emphasis on the third syllable with a long I. The diphthong 'au' at the beginning gives the sound a special dynamism. The combination of dark U and bright I creates a lively tension. Thus, Augustine sounds dignified and melodious – traditional yet gentle and rounded.

When is the name day of Augustine?

The name days for Augustine are March 27 and August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Augustine is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 1,119th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 80 times, placing it 2,749th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 2,451st.

Nicknames & pet names

Augo / August / Augustavina / Auguste / Augustel / Augusti / Augustus / Biene / Gugu / Gustel / Gusti / Gustrinza / Stine / Stini / Tienchen / Tine / Tini / Tinie

Famous people

• Augustine Ahinful (Ghanaian football player)
• Augustine Baker (British writer)
• Augustine Birrell (British writer)
• Augustine Eguavoen (Nigerian footballer)
• Augustine Ejangue (Cameroonian football player)
• Augustine Fregene (Nigerian football player)
• Augustine Grimaldi (Bishop from France)
• Augustine H. Folsom (Photographer from America)
• Augustine Henry (British botanist)
• Augustine Hornyak (American bishop)
• Augustine Hu Daguo (Chinese bishop)
• Augustine Justine (Papua New Guinean rugby player)
• Augustine Kelly (Irish cricketer)
• Augustine Leisch (Film director)
• Augustine Leudar (Musician from the United Kingdom)
• Augustine Loof (Dutch football player)
• Augustine Mbara (Zimbabwean football player)
• Augustine Okocha (Nigerian football player)
• Augustine Okrah (Ghanaian football player)
• Augustine Phillips (Actor from England)