August

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name August has multiple meanings, including "revered," "exalted," and "majestic."
Pronunciation
AW-gəst(English)
AWG-ust
OW-goost(Polish)
OW-guwst(German)
OW-guyst(Swedish)
Popularity
August is a popular name for boys in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. According to the Social Security Administration, August was the 152nd most popular boy's name in the United States in 2020.

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August Name meanings & History

The name August has multiple meanings, including "revered," "exalted," and "majestic.". German, Polish, Scandinavian and Catalan form of Augustus. This was the name of three Polish kings.As an English name it can also derive from the month of August, which was named for the Roman emperor Augustus. August is primarily used as a first name for boys, although it can also be used as a last name or a middle name.

Zodiac Sign of August: Action Aries

Synonyms of August:

A: Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry

U: Utopia,Understanding,Undermining,Unity,Universality

G: Go-getter,Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off

S: Solidity,Success,Sensuality,Sex,Security,Social Standing,Status

T: Touchy,Testy,Tireless,Talkative,Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Truth

August is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name August include August Wilson (American playwright), August Strindberg (Swedish playwright), and August Macke (German Expressionist painter).

2.) AUGUST (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: From the Latin Augustus, which is directly derived from augustus (great, venerable, consecrated by the augurs). (AU-GOOST)


3.) AUGUST (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Latin, August is directly derived from augustus (august, consecrated by the augurs, great). (AH-OO-GOOST)


4.) August (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a short form of Augustine, Augustus.

Other Forms: Augie, Auguste, Augusto


5.) August (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) determined

Other Forms: Auge, Augie


6.) August (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) born in the eighth month. A short form of Augustine.

Other Forms: Auguste


7.) August (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Eighth month of the year


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