Augustin
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Great, magnificent — Saint Augustine wrote the Confessions. French intellectual devotion
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Augustin is a Christian boy name of French origin, meaning “Great, magnificent — Saint Augustine wrote the Confessions. French intellectual devotion”.
Augustin is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Great, magnificent — Saint Augustine wrote the Confessions. French intellectual devotion" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among French, European families, Augustin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Augustin
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Augustin lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Augustin's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Augustin's saint & feast day →What does Augustin's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Augustin resonates in either tradition.
Augustin's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Augustin's full reading →
Does Augustin go with your family's names?
Augustin breaks into 6 sounds: /OW-G-UW-S-T-EH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Augustin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Augustin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Augustin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Augustin
If Augustin resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in French families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Augustin
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Common questions about Augustin
What does the name Augustin mean?
Augustin means "Great, magnificent — Saint Augustine wrote the Confessions. French intellectual devotion." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Augustin a boy or girl name?
Augustin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Augustin?
Augustin is of French origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among French, European families.
Is Augustin a Christian name?
Yes. Augustin is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of French origin.
What does Augustin mean in French?
Augustin originates from French, where it means "Great, magnificent — Saint Augustine wrote the Confessions. French intellectual devotion."
What are common nicknames for Augustin?
Common short forms of Augustin include Augu, Augi.
What is the numerology of Augustin?
Augustin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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