Agustina
Agustina is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Venerable, majestic”.
| Meaning | Venerable, majestic |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ah-goos-TEE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Agustina
Agustina is the feminine of Agustín, from Latin Augustinus, derived from Augustus, 'venerable, majestic', the title of the first Roman emperor. Saint Augustine of Hippo, the fourth-century theologian, is the reason the name spread so widely. Agustina de Aragón, heroine of the 1808 defence of Zaragoza against Napoleon's troops, made it famous in Spain. Today it is especially popular in Argentina and Uruguay.
Is Agustina a Christian name?
Agustina honours Saint Augustine, one of the most influential Christian thinkers. It is a Catholic saint's name.
How popular is Agustina?
Very popular in the Southern Cone in recent decades.
Gifts with the name Agustina
- Agustina name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Agustina baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Agustina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Agustina mean?
Agustina means 'Venerable, majestic'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Agustina a Christian name?
Agustina honours Saint Augustine, one of the most influential Christian thinkers. It is a Catholic saint's name.
How do you pronounce Agustina?
Agustina is pronounced ah-goos-TEE-nah.
Is Agustina a boy or girl name?
Agustina is usually a girl name.