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Augustine Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Augustine
boy
Augustine means "great," "magnificent" or "venerable," a Latin name from Augustus, made famous by Augustine of Hippo. Augustine is not a name found in the KJV Bible, but Christian families choose it for its meaning. Caesar Augustus is named in Luke 2:1. Its biblical meaning comes from Psalm 145:3: "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised."
Is Augustine in the Bible?
No — the name Augustine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Great; Magnificent", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Augustine.
Pronunciation:/aw-GUS-teen/
OriginLatin
MeaningGreat; Magnificent
What does Augustine mean?
Augustine is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Great; Magnificent". Augustine derives from the Latin 'Augustus,' meaning 'great' or 'venerable.' Saint Augustine of Hippo is one of the most influential theologians in Christian history.
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What does Augustine mean in the Bible?
Augustine means "Great; Magnificent" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Augustine derives from the Latin 'Augustus,' meaning 'great' or 'venerable.' Saint Augustine of Hippo is one of the most influential theologians in Christian history. His 'Confessions' — chronicling his journey from a dissolute youth to devoted believer — remains one of the greatest spiritual autobiographies ever written.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Augustine?
Augustine is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Great; Magnificent" — not because Scripture names anyone Augustine.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Augustine?
Augustine has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Augustine?
Augustine is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Augustine?
Augustine's name points to the greatness of God and the magnificent transformation He works in surrendered lives.
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Names like Augustine
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Great; Magnificent" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Augustine
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Vigorous; Healthy"
Augustine & Valentina
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
Augustine & Valentina
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
Augustine & Valentina
Ursuline
girl
"Little bear; She-bear"
Augustine & Ursuline
Valentina
girl
"Strong; Healthy; Brave"
Augustine & Valentina
Victoria
girl
"Victory; Conqueror"
Augustine & Victoria
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Augustine name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Augustine does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Great; Magnificent", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Augustine.
Augustine means "Great; Magnificent." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Great; Magnificent" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Augustine comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Great; Magnificent." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Augustine
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Augustine?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Augustine?
You can read every verse where Augustine appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.