Augusta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Augusta Name at a Glance

Name	Augusta
Meaning	Majestic, grand. The feminine form of Augustus; meaning majestic dignity or venerable, originally given to female relatives of Roman emperors. Famous bearer: British King George III's mother was named Augusta.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Augusta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Augusta means “Majestic, grand. The feminine form of Augustus; meaning majestic dignity or venerable, originally given to female relatives of Roman emperors. Famous bearer: British King George III's mother was named Augusta”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Augusta Name Origin

Our database records Augusta under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Augusta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Augusta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Augusta

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