Agustin
venerable, majestic, or exalted (Latin via Spanish)
Agustin is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #381 (18,742 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
venerable, majestic, or exalted (Latin via Spanish)
Agustin is the Spanish form of the Latin name Augustinus, which stems from the Roman imperial title Augustus. In the Philippines, the name became deeply rooted during the Spanish colonial era, reinforced by the prominence of the Augustinian religious order and Saint Augustine of Hippo. It continues to be used as both a traditional given name and an established surname.
Agustin (spelled Agustín in Spanish) derives from the Latin name Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus meaning venerable or exalted. It was widely disseminated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Christianization and veneration of Catholic saints.
Name character
In the Philippines
A traditional and formal name commonly associated with older generations or religious naming traditions. Typical Filipino nicknames include Usting, Gus, or Agus.
Related forms
- Agustín Spanish
- Augustine English
- Augustinus Latin
- Agostino Italian
- Augustin French
Agustin with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Agustin
How do I use Agustin with two Filipino surnames?
Agustin is the given name. The full name is Agustin + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Agustin a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #381 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.