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Austin
AWS-tihn
Austin (name) means a masculine given name and surname, ultimately from "Augustine.". Example: “He was named Austin after his grandfather.”
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A masculine given name and surname, ultimately from "Augustine."
"He was named Austin after his grandfather."
2
The capital city of Texas, known for its live music and tech industry.
"They moved to Austin for the job market and the barbecue."
How to use Austin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common first name/surname, and the name of the Texan capital city.
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- Austins
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- Superlative
- most Austin
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Etymology
From Old French Austin, a popular shortened form of Augustin, from Latin Augustīnus.
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What does “Austin” mean?
The word “Austin” means a masculine given name and surname, ultimately from "Augustine.". In plain terms, a common first name/surname, and the name of the Texan capital city.
How do you pronounce “Austin”?
“Austin” is pronounced AWS-tihn (/ˈɔstɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Austin” in a sentence?
Here is “Austin” used in a sentence: “He was named Austin after his grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Austin”?
“Austin” is a name.
Where does the word “Austin” come from?
The word “Austin” comes from Latin. From Old French Austin, a popular shortened form of Augustin, from Latin Augustīnus.
Is “Austin” a common word?
“Austin” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Austin” have?
“Austin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a masculine given name and surname, ultimately from "Augustine.".
Is 'Austin' more common as a name or a place?
Austin is used both as a masculine given name and surname and as the name of the capital city of Texas. As a personal name it derives from 'Augustine', while the city was named after Stephen F. Austin.
What does the name 'Austin' come from?
The personal name Austin is a contracted form ultimately derived from 'Augustine'. It has long been used as both a given name and a surname.
What is the city of Austin known for?
Austin is the capital city of Texas and is widely known for its live music scene and its technology industry. It has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
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