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Agostinho

Quick answerAgostinho 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…

Latin · Boy · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,693
TrendVintage
Peak year1972
Syllables4
OriginLatin
LanguagePortuguese
CulturePortuguese
ReligionChristianity
Numerology9 Chaldean 9
Global rank#367

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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