Austine as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Austine

What is the meaning of the name Austine ?

The baby name Austine is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AW-stin (/ˈɔːstɪn/) or AW-steen (/ˈɔːstiːn/).

Austine is English in Origin.

Austine is a rare variant of Austin/Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustinus, a derivative of Augustus meaning “great,” “venerable,” or “exalted.” Through Old French and Middle English forms (notably Austin), the name entered English; the -e ending in Austine likely arose as an analogical or feminizing spelling, though it now functions as unisex.

Usage has been sporadic in Britain and North America since the 19th century, appearing for girls as an alternative to Augustine and for boys as a creative Austin spelling. In West Africa, especially Nigeria, Austine is common as a masculine given name, reflecting regional orthography. The name inherits the prestige of saints called Augustine, notably Augustine of Hippo and Augustine of Canterbury, which supported medieval and later popularity of related forms. Variants and cognates include Austin, Austyn, Augustine/Augustin, Augustina, Augusta, Agustín/Agustin, Agostino, and Auguste. Possible nicknames are Gus, Gussie, Tina, or Tine.