Agustina

Agustina is a feminine form of the name Agustin, originating from the Basque and Catalan languages. The name derives from the ancient Roman name Augustus and is directly translated with the meanings 'the Venerable', 'the Exalted', and 'the Holy'.

What does the name Agustina mean?

Agustina is a feminine variant of Agustin and derives from the Roman name Augustus. The meaning of the name includes terms like 'the Venerable', 'the Exalted', and 'the Holy'. Its roots trace back to Latin, where augĕo or augēre means 'to increase', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', and 'to improve', while the comparative form augustus is used for 'holy', 'venerable', and 'exalted'. In Icelandic regions, the spelling Ágústína is used. The name Augustus was used in ancient Rome as an honorific title for the first Roman emperor Gaius Octavianus. The calendar month of August also bears his name. Variants of Agustina include Augusta, Auguste, Augustina, Augustine, Augustyna, Austina, Austine, Agostina, Agostine, Guusje, and Gusta.

Where does the name Agustina come from?

Agustina has Latin roots and is associated with meanings like 'the Holy' and 'the Exalted'. The underlying Latin terms augĕo or augēre mean 'to increase', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', and 'to improve', while the comparative form augustus means 'holy', 'venerable', and 'exalted'. The name is common in several languages, including Basque, Icelandic, Catalan, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Agustina?

The pronunciation of Agustina is four syllables and even. The name is typically pronounced as 'A-gus-ti-na' [a.ɡusˈtiːna], starting with an open 'a' sound. The middle syllables create a calm, rhythmic flow, and the gentle '-na' at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Thus, Agustina conveys an impression of classicism, melody, and balanced structure - a name that stands out with its gentle dynamism and timeless elegance.

When is the name day of Agustina?

The name day of Agustina is celebrated on March 27 and August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Agustina is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2011 at 2,438th place. In the past ten years, Agustina has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,676th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Nicknames & pet names

Aggy / Agi / Agu / Agus / Gussy / Ina / Ti / Tina

Famous people

• Agustina Bessa-Luis (Portuguese writer)
• Agustina Cherri (Argentinian actress)
• Agustina de Giovanni (swimmer from Argentina)
• Agustina Jacobi (Argentinian multimedia artist)
• Agustina Quinteros (model from Argentina)