Origin: Brazilian
Other Origin(s): Latin
Meaning: To increase
Augustinha is a girl’s name of Brazilian origin, beautifully borrowed from the Latin expression augere, meaning “to increase.” While the Portuguese variants Agostinha and Agustinha have proven more popular picks over the years, Augustinha’s relations to Saint Augustine of Hippo, a 5th-century Catholic theologian, show themselves beyond a shadow of a doubt. The Brazilian name Augustinha also bursts into many baby nicknames, like Auggie and August. Cherish baby’s faith just as Brazil treasures its connections to the Catholic Church with Augustinha.