Augustinus

Augustinus is a variant of the name Augustus and means 'the exalted'. This meaning is derived from the Latin word 'augustus', which stands for 'sacred, venerable, and exalted'.

What does the name Augustinus mean?

The name Augustinus is a variant of Augustus, which means 'the exalted'. It comes from the Latin term 'augustus', which means 'sacred, venerable, exalted'.

Where does the name Augustinus come from?

Augustinus is a masculine first name that has its origins in Latin and Roman, carrying the meaning 'the exalted'. The Latin word 'augustus' is composed of elements that mean 'sacred', 'venerable', and 'exalted'. It is common in Old High German and German languages.

How do you pronounce Augustinus?

The pronunciation of Augustinus is melodious and consists of four syllables. The name is pronounced as 'Au-gus-ti-nus' [auɡʊsˈtiːnʊs], with the emphasis on the third syllable. The ending -us gives the name a Latin, ceremonial sound, making Augustinus appear exalted and tradition-conscious – powerful, cultured, and present.

When is the name day of Augustinus?

The name day for Augustinus is celebrated on August 28 to honor Saint Augustine of Hippo.

Popularity

In Germany, Augustinus is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached rank 2,204. In the last ten years, the name has been used about 20 times, placing it 4,991st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,945th.

Nicknames & pet names

Augustiner

Similar first names

Famous people

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• St. Augustine (Theologian, philosopher, and Church Father)
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