Agostinho

Agostinho is a masculine given name of Portuguese origin. It is the Portuguese form of Augustine, derived from the Latin Augustinus, which itself comes from Augustus meaning venerable or majestic. The name is used in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking communities, and may also appear as a surname in some families. In Catholic tradition, Agostinho corresponds to Saint Augustine (Santo Agostinho), a major Church Father whose writings helped shape Western theology and philosophy.

Notable people with the name include Agostinho Neto (1922–1979), an Angolan poet and political leader who became the first President of Angola after independence; and Agostinho da Silva (1906–1994), a Portuguese writer, philosopher, and educator. The name has long been part of Lusophone naming practices and appears in literature, politics, and public life across Portuguese-speaking regions.

In contemporary usage, Agostinho remains a recognized, though not necessarily common, given name. Its form has produced various cultural associations through saints and historical figures, contributing to the name’s enduring presence in Lusophone societies.