Agostina

Agostina is the Italian feminine form of Agostino, derived from the Latin name Augustinus, itself a diminutive of Augustus, meaning majestic or venerable, from the Latin root augere, to increase or to honor. The name gained widespread use in the Christian world through Saint Augustine of Hippo, the influential fourth- and fifth-century theologian whose writings shaped Western Christianity. Agostina remains a traditional given name in Italy and is occasionally found in other Romance-speaking countries. Related forms include Augustine, Augustina, and Agustina.