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Augustus

Boy · Latin · Long name

Meaning
Venerable, majestic, great
Pronunciation
aw-GUS-tus
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'augustus' meaning venerable or sacred.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • AugustoSpanish / Italian

    Romance-language form.

Cultural associations

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  • Augustus

    63 BCE–14 CE

    First Roman emperor, great-nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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