August

August Meaning & Origin

About August
The name August is of Latin origin and derives from the word "augustus," meaning "great" or "venerable." It is often associated with qualities such as dignity, majesty, and reverence. As a name, August signifies a person who possesses strength, wisdom, and a commanding presence. It can also evoke a sense of admiration and respect, reflecting the significance of the month of August in ancient Rome, which was dedicated to the emperor Augustus.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name August are male.

August Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AKST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A02023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 G AH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΙ”gΙ™st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A223

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name August in Braille

Here's how to represent August in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name August in braille

How to Spell the Name August in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell August using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name August in sign language

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