Agustin
venerable, majestic, or exalted (Latin via Spanish)
Agustin is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 381, with 18,742 records. It has 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
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Agustin with common surname pairs
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Is Agustin a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Agustin is number 381, with 18,742 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.