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AugustChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Mature, Venerable

Pronunciation: AUG-st

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Name
August
Meaning
Mature, Venerable
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Latin, Hebrew, Greek
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
AUG-st
Lucky Number
8
8
Lucky Number
Sunday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does August mean?

August is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Mature". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AUG-st. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Αὐγούστος

βασιλιάς, αρχηγός, άντρας

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

AUG-st

IPA

/ˈaʊɡəst/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

August is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Mature. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

8

Lucky Day

Sunday

Lucky Colors

GoldOrangeRed

Lucky Stone

Peridot

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Leadership, independence, initiation, and willpower

Personality

Personality Traits

FaithfulWiseL = Loyal

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes maturity, growth, and wisdom.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name August was once used as a title for Roman emperors, signifying power, strength, and dignity. It is also the name of the eighth month in the Roman calendar and was said to be named after the Roman god Augustus, who was associated with the harvest and the shrine of Janus, the god of beginnings. Thus, the name August carries an air of authority, prosperity, and tradition.
In Christianity, the name August holds spiritual significance as it is the name of several esteemed saints. The most renowned among them is Saint Augustine of Hippo, who was a renowned theologian, philosopher, and writer. His writings have greatly influenced Western Christianity, and he is considered the Doctor of the Church. Saint Augustine is known for his spiritual autobiography, "Confessions," in which he details his journey from being a wayward youth to a man of deep faith. Thus, the name August signifies spiritual growth, transformation, and wisdom.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Saint Augustine of Hippo The name August carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Early Christianity (354-430 AD)

Historical records show that Augustus (Gaius Octavius Thurinus) The name August carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Ancient Rome (27 BC - 14 AD)

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

August WilsonAugust RushAugustus Gloop

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

August

great, magnificent, powerful, or strong

🇮🇱Hebrew

עוגוסט

מלך, ראש, איש

🇬🇷Greek

Αὐγούστος

βασιλιάς, αρχηγός, άντρας

🇮🇹Latin

Augustus

rex, princeps, vir

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