Augustus

Meaning

Great

Venerable

The name Augustus carries the meaning “Great, venerable”. Of Latin origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Language

Latin

Religion / Tradition

Christian

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Great

Gender Boy

Origin Latin

Language Latin

Religion / Tradition Christian

Popularity Popular

Questions About Augustus

What does the name Augustus mean?

The name Augustus carries the meaning “Great, venerable”. Of Latin origin, it has long been given in Christian families.

Is Augustus a boy’s or girl’s name?

Augustus is recorded here as a boy’s name and is most often given in Christian families.

What is the origin of Augustus?

The origin recorded for Augustus is Latin.

How popular is Augustus?

TotsName rates Augustus as popular. It begins with the letter A.

Can Augustus determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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