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Austin

One who increases and grows, a contracted form of Augustine.

Meaning and origin

Austin is a medieval contracted form of Augustine, itself derived from the Latin Augustinus meaning to increase or grow.

How to pronounce Austin

English (US)AW-stin /ˈɔːstɪn/

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