Faustino

Latin

"fortunate one"

Faustino Origin and Meaning

The name Faustino is a boy's name of Spanish origin.

Faustino is a distinguished masculine name with Latin roots, derived from 'Faustus' meaning 'lucky' or 'fortunate.' Popular primarily in Spanish and Italian speaking countries, it carries the essence of good fortune and prosperity. The name gained prominence through Saint Faustino, a 2nd-century Christian martyr from Brescia, Italy. While not extensively used in English-speaking countries, Faustino maintains steady popularity in Hispanic communities and Southern Europe. Those named Faustino are often associated with positive qualities such as optimism and felicity. The name offers melodic charm with its flowing syllables and distinctive ending, making it both traditional yet uncommon in global contexts.

Faustino Rank in US Top 1000

# 966 in the US

Famous People Named Faustino

• Faustino Hernán "Tino" Asprilla (Hinestroza) Colombian footballer
• Faustino Fudut Imbali 10th Prime Minister of Guinea,Bissau
• Faustino Alonso Paraguayan footballer
• Faustino Reyes (López) Spanish Olympic boxer
• Faustino Aguilar Filipino novelist
• (Faustino) Marcos Alberto Rojo Argentine footballer

The name Faustino in Pop Culture

• Faustino "Doc" Santoro character on TV's "The Sopranos"