What does Faustine mean?

Faustine is of Latin origin and means 'lucky', 'fortunate', or 'auspicious'.

How do you pronounce Faustine?

In French, it is pronounced 'fow-STEEN'. The 'au' sounds like 'oh' in some dialects, resulting in 'foh-STEEN'.

Is Faustine a boy or girl name?

Faustine is a feminine name. The masculine equivalent is Faustin or Faust.

Is Faustine a rare name?

While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it is a well-established and fashionable name in France.

Faustine

/fo-STEEN/

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Faustine is a French girl's name pronounced /fo-STEEN/. A cheerful name of Latin origin meaning lucky or fortunate.

Meaning of Faustine

A cheerful name of Latin origin meaning lucky or fortunate.

Faustine is the French feminine form of the Latin name Faustinus, which is derived from the cognomen Faustus. The name originates from the Latin word 'faustus', meaning auspicious, lucky, or fortunate.

Origin: French
Pronunciation: /fo-STEEN/

Cultural background

The name is primarily used in French-speaking countries like France and Belgium, where it maintains a classic, elegant reputation. It experienced a notable resurgence in popularity in France starting in the late 20th century.

Variations & nicknames

Faustina
Fausta
Faustie
Tina

Famous people named Faustine

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Faustine Bollaert
Prominent French television and radio presenter.
Television · 2000s–present
Saint Faustina Kowalska
Polish nun and mystic known for the Divine Mercy devotion.
Religion · 1905–1938
Faustina the Elder
Roman Empress and wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius.
Politics · 2nd century AD
Faustine Merret
French windsurfer and Olympic gold medalist.
Sport · 1990s–2010s
Faustine Nogherotto
French singer and contestant on the reality show Star Academy.
Music · 2000s

Frequently asked about Faustine

What does Faustine mean?: Faustine is of Latin origin and means 'lucky', 'fortunate', or 'auspicious'.
How do you pronounce Faustine?: In French, it is pronounced 'fow-STEEN'. The 'au' sounds like 'oh' in some dialects, resulting in 'foh-STEEN'.
Is Faustine a boy or girl name?: Faustine is a feminine name. The masculine equivalent is Faustin or Faust.
Is Faustine a rare name?: While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it is a well-established and fashionable name in France.

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