Boy name
August name meaning
“exalted, venerable”
August is a masculine name of European usage derived from Latin Augustus, meaning exalted or venerable. These meanings express the sense of being worthy of honor or respect. Augustus, the source of the name, was also originally used as a Roman honorific title.
What does August mean?
Origin and cultural usage of August
A European name from Latin Augustus, meaning exalted or venerable. Augustus was also a Roman honorific title.
Name combinations with August
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with August, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- August: exalted, venerable
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
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Meaning of each word
- August: exalted, venerable
- Legimin: associated with the Legi market day
- Swasono: breath, breathing
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August Dika
Meaning of each word
- August: exalted, venerable
- Dika: superior, greater
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Meaning of each word
- Prasetia: a solemn pledge, fidelity
- August: exalted, venerable
- Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
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August Trinanda
Meaning of each word
- August: exalted, venerable
- Trinanda: third child; three joys
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Meaning of each word
- August: exalted, venerable
- Kabul: acceptance, fulfillment of a request
- Juniawan: associated with June
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How to pronounce August
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮅᮌᮥᮞ᮪ᮒ᮪ |
Is August a boy’s name?
Yes, August is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
August ranks #1,788 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like August
Names with related meanings
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
Famous people named August
- August Melasz · b. 1951
- August Marpaung · b. 1925
- August Mellaz
- August Parengkuan · b. 1943
- August Bayu Putra Prayitno
- August Bualazaro Hulu · b. 1963
- August Ernst Pattiselano · b. 1969
- August Hamonangan · b. 1969
FAQ about the name August
What is the meaning of August?
August means exalted, venerable. A European name from Latin Augustus, meaning exalted or venerable. Augustus was also a Roman honorific title.
Is August a boy’s name?
Yes, August is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name August?
August is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does August have?
August has 2 syllables (Au-gust) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name August?
August ranks #1,788 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with August?
Some ideas: August Sulistya Purna; August Legimin Swasono; August Dika.
Famous people named August?
Notable people named August include August Melasz, August Marpaung, August Mellaz.
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