Latin · Boy name
Augustus
“great, venerable”
About the name Augustus
Augustus is a boy’s name derived from Latin ‘augustus’, meaning ‘great’ or ‘venerable’, from augere, ‘to increase’. Gaius Octavius, the first Roman emperor, was named Augustus by the Senate, and the title was used by later emperors. The month of August is named after him. The name was used by German royalty and in England from the eighteenth century. Short forms include Gus and August, and Augusta is the feminine form.
- Meaning
- great, venerable
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- aw-GUS-tus(3 syl.)
Middle names for Augustus
- Augustus Julius
- Augustus Maximilian
- Augustus Leo
- Augustus Alexander
- Augustus Charles
Questions about Augustus
- What does Augustus mean?
- Augustus is a Latin name meaning "great, venerable".
- How do you pronounce Augustus?
- Augustus is pronounced aw-GUS-tus, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Augustus?
- Variants of Augustus include August, Auguste.
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