Augustine
Augustine Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
/ˈɔ.ɡə.stin/
Meaning of Augustine: Augustine is the Latinized form of Augustinus, a diminutive of the Roman name Augustus, derived from Latin augere (to increase, to consecrate) and the title augustus (majestic, venerable).
The name was used in the Roman Empire as a diminutive personal name and spread widely through the Christian church following the prominence of two major saints who bore it.
Saint Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD) is the most theologically influential bearer of the name. Born in Thagaste in Roman North Africa (present-day Algeria), Augustine converted to Christianity after years of intellectual searching described in his Confessions (c.
What Does Augustine Mean? Origin & Etymology
400 AD)—one of the first autobiographies in Western literature. His theological works, particularly The City of God (c. 426 AD), shaped Western Christian theology for over 1,000 years and remain foundational texts in Catholic, Protestant, and Anglican traditions. His feast day is August 28.
Saint Augustine of Canterbury (died c. 604 AD) was sent by Pope Gregory the Great to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. He established the first Archbishop of Canterbury in 597 AD, the position that remains the senior bishop of the Church of England today.
His mission began the Christianization of England. Augustine peaked in US SSA records around 2015 and remains in the top 500, benefiting from the revival of heavyweight classical names alongside Sebastian, Thaddeus, and Cornelius. Further reading: etymology records and US popularity records from SSA.
Numerology & Symbolism of Augustine
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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Augustine is used predominantly as a masculine name, following Saints Augustine of Hippo and Canterbury. The feminine form is Augustina.