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Name Origin

Augustine is a given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen 'Augustus', meaning 'venerable' or 'great'. It is traditionally associated with Saint Augustine of Hippo, a prominent theologian and philosopher of the 4th and 5th centuries.

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Famous People

Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

Bishop, Philosopher, Theologian

  • Doctor of the Church
  • Key figure in the development of Western Christianity
  • Author of Confessions and City of God

Augustine Hwata (1946-)

Roman Catholic Archbishop

  • First black archbishop of Harare, Zimbabwe