Austin

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːstɪn/

The English word “Austin” has 5 meanings listed here.

proper noun

A community in Manitoba.
An unincorporated community in Barren County, Kentucky.
An unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio; named for local gristmill proprietor Austin Bush.
A former make of British motor car, named for founder Herbert Austin.

adjective

Augustinian.

Etymology

From Middle English Austin, from Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, similar to Old French Aostin, Austin, a popular variant of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustīnus, from Augustus (literally “majestic”). Doublet of Augustine.

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