Augusta
aw-GUS-tuh
Girl · Latin
Meaning: Venerable, majestic, great
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August
Gender-neutral · Latin · Medium name
- Meaning
- Great, magnificent, venerable
- Pronunciation
- uh-GUST
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Latin 'Augustus' meaning great or venerable; also the month name.
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
ClassicVintageStrong and bold
Languages in use: Latin, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Also recorded as Boy.
Alternate spellings
AgustusEnglish
Modern variant spelling.
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Augustus
63 BCE–14 CE
First Roman emperor, founder of the Roman Principate.
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