Meaning and Origin
What does the name Augustine mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Nigeria says the name Augustine is of Nigerian origin and means "The Great venerable".
- A submission from Oregon, U.S. says the name Augustine means "Venerable; Accorded to a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. Augustine originates from the Roman Augustus" and is of American origin.
- A submission from Zambia says the name Augustine means "Joy" and is of African American origin.
- A submission from South Africa says the name Augustine means "intelligent".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Augustine means "Fight" and is of Nigerian origin.
- A user from Ghana says the name Augustine is of Roman origin and means "Treasurer".
- A user from Ghana says the name Augustine means "Increase".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Augustine is of African origin and means "Genius".
- (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From Latin Augustīnus, derivative of Augustus.
- A male given name from Latin, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430), a church father and a writer.
- An Augustinian.
Augustine was also found in the following language(s): French and Latin