Agostinho
Latin · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Agostinho
Agostinho means "venerable" or "worthy of respect" and derives from the Latin name Augustinus, itself from the Roman cognomen Augustus, meaning "majestic" or "dignified." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures, with historical significance as the Portuguese form of Augustine, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo and adopted by Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities.
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Etymology
Agostinho means "venerable" or "worthy of respect" and derives from the Latin name Augustinus, itself from the Roman cognomen Augustus, meaning "majestic" or "dignified." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures, with historical significance as the Portuguese form of Augustine, notably borne by Saint Augustine of Hippo and adopted by Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities.
Agostinho currently ranks #2,693 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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