Meaning & History
Augustin is a masculine given name found in Czech, French, German, and Romanian. It is a form of the Latin name Augustinus (see Augustine 1).
Etymology
The name derives from the Roman name Augustinus, itself a derivative of Augustus, meaning "great" or "venerable". The name was borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo, a 5th-century Christian theologian and Doctor of the Church, as well as Augustine of Canterbury, a 6th-century missionary to England. Their fame spread the name throughout the Christian world.
Historical Usage
In France, Germany, and other European regions, Augustin became a popular given name due to the cult of Saint Augustine. In Czech and Romanian, the name was adopted as a direct borrowing from Latin or through German influence. Related forms include Augustinus (Ancient Roman), Agustí (Catalan), and diminutives like Dino (Italian).
Notable Bearers
- Jean-Baptiste Jacques Augustin (1759–1832), French painter
- Basilio Augustín (1840–1910), Spanish Governor General of the Philippines
- Jeremias Augustin (born 1985), Swedish ice hockey player
- Ionel Augustin (born 1955), Romanian footballer
- Jean-Kévin Augustin (born 1997), French footballer
- Meaning: venerable, great (from Latin Augustus)
- Origin: Latin, via Augustinus
- Type: Given name (masculine)
- Usage Regions: Czech Republic, France, Germany, Romania
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Augustin (name)