augustine
|au-gus-tine|
/ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/
named for 'Augustus' — venerable / associated with Augustus
Etymology
'augustine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Augustinus', where 'Augustus' meant 'venerable' or 'consecrated'.
'augustine' changed from the Medieval/Latin name 'Augustinus' (and Old French forms such as 'Aoustin'/'Agustin') and eventually became the modern English name 'Augustine' through Middle English adoption.
Initially, it meant 'belonging to or associated with Augustus' (i.e., 'venerable' or 'consecrated'), but over time it evolved into a personal name and a reference to particular historical figures (notably Saint Augustine).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a proper name referring especially to Saint Augustine of Hippo (Aurelius Augustinus), an influential early Christian theologian and philosopher (354–430).
The writings of augustine shaped Western theology for centuries.
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Noun 2
a male given name derived from Augustine/Augustus; can refer to any person named Augustine.
Her grandfather, named augustine, was born in 1920.
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