August: name meaning and origin

August

great, venerable

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

August is a Latin name meaning "great, venerable". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Au, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Questions about August

What does the name August mean?

August is a Latin name meaning "great, venerable".

How many syllables are in August?

August has 2 syllables (Au-gust), with the stress usually on "Au".

Is August a boy's or girl's name?

August is traditionally a boy's name.