Augustine (given name)

Augustine is a masculine given name derived from the Latin word augere, meaning "to increase." The Latin form Augustinus is developed from Augustus which means "venerable" and was a title given to Roman emperors. In English tradition, the name has often been shortened to or pronounced as "Austin," which is a usage attested at least back to the time of Chaucer.

Augustine (given name)

Augustine is a masculine given name derived from the Latin word augere, meaning "to increase." The Latin form Augustinus is developed from Augustus which means "venerable" and was a title given to Roman emperors. In English tradition, the name has often been shortened to or pronounced as "Austin," which is a usage attested at least back to the time of Chaucer.