Augustus at a glance
- Meaning
- Great, venerable
- Origin
- Latin
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- AU-gu-stus
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Aoogustus, Augustusi, Augustusya, Aoogustusa, Aoogustusie, Aoogustu
Lucky details for Augustus
- Number
- 7
- Color
- Sea Green
- Stone
- Amethyst
- Flower
- Water Lily
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Neptune
- Zodiac
- Pisces
- Metal
- Platinum
Augustus is a Latin name meaning “great, venerable”. Parents choose Augustus for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Augustus reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.
Personality
Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning
Positive Traits
Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker
Negative Traits
Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed
Career Suggestions
Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy
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FAQs about the name Augustus
What does the name Augustus mean?
Augustus means “great, venerable” and comes from a Latin root.
Is Augustus a boy or girl name?
Augustus is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Augustus?
Augustus is pronounced AU-gu-stus (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Augustus?
The lucky number for Augustus is 7, ruled by Neptune.
What are good nicknames for Augustus?
Popular short forms include Augi, Augu, Augy, Auy.
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