Augustus

Augustus is an extremely historical name of Latin origin. The meaning of Augustus is 'great', 'majestic', 'the increaser' or 'venerable'. In Greek, Augustus translates to Sebastos. Augustus was the name of the first Emperor of Rome, who brought peace and stability to the empire during his long reign. After he died, he was so loved by the people that they declared him to be a god. It also has Slavic roots, once again meaning 'great' and 'magnificent. Augustus was seen as such a great leader, that the name came to be associated with strength and leadership, leading to a great number of politicians and people in power with the name including Augustus II The Strong, Augustus III of Poland and Prince Augustus Frederick.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

great, magnificent

Origin

Latin

Numerology

A is for activities, for you have many.

U is for unique, your love of life.

G is for glamorous, you know what to do!

U is for unique, your love of life.

S is for sweet, your pleasing way.

T is for teacher, you truly are.

U is for unite, you bring people together.

S is for strength, there when needed.

Lucky

Augustus lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Augustus

• Augustus Caesar Roman Emperor
• Augustus I III, Kings of Poland
• Augustus Owsley Stanley American politician; 38th Governor of Kentucky
• Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin English architect
• Augustus Leopold Egg English painter

Augustus in Pop Culture

• Augustus Gloop gluttonous character in Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
• Augustus "Gus" McCrae character in Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove"
• Augustus "Gus" Waters character in John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars"
• Augustus Maywho character in Dr. Seuss Universe
• Augustus Highcastle main character in G.B. Shaw's "Augustus Does His Bit"