Auguste
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Auguste
Auguste derives from the Latin name Augustusm, meaning "venerable" or "majestic," rooted in the Latin verb "augere" (to increase) and the adjective "augustus" (dignified, worthy of respect).
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Etymology
Auguste derives from the Latin name Augustusm, meaning "venerable" or "majestic," rooted in the Latin verb "augere" (to increase) and the adjective "augustus" (dignified, worthy of respect). The name is primarily used in French, German, and other European cultures, with historical prominence through Roman emperors like Augustus Caesar and later European nobility and clergy.
Auguste currently ranks #3,853 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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