Faustino

Faustino is a masculine given name common in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures. It derives from the Latin Faustinus, a derivative of Faustus, meaning “fortunate” or “auspicious.” The name has long-standing Christian associations and appears in historical and religious contexts.

It is used primarily as a first name in Spain, Latin America, and parts of Italy, and sometimes appears in longer forms such as Domingo Faustino Sarmiento.

Notable people with the name include Faustino Asprilla (born 1969), a Colombian footballer, and Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (1811–1888), an Argentine president, educator and writer.

Variants include Fausto, Faustinus, and Faust. The form Faustino is generally masculine and is linked to the Latin root Faustus, which is found in several other languages.