Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Great, Female Version of Augustus
Pronunciation: AH G AH S T AH
Popularity Rank: #7,549
Taken from the Latin word meaning 'great' or 'majestic'. It was originally a title given to the wives of Roman emperors, but is now commonly used as a feminine given name.
The name Augusta is of Latin origin and means Great, Female Version of Augustus, Introduced to Britain by the Hanoverian in the Early 18th Century, Magnificent, Venerated, Worthy of Respect, Venerable, August (the Month). It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Augusta is commonly found in Italy, Nigeria, Portugal, and 67 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH G AH S T AH
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Augusta is recorded 7,214 times globally, ranking it as the 7,549th most common name worldwide.
Augusta is most prevalent in Italy, with 2,331 occurrences, making it the 1,101th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Augusta is found among 1 in every 187 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #1,101 | 1 : 507 |
| Nigeria | #952 | 1 : 835 |
| Portugal | #295 | 1 : 187 |
| United States of America | #5,899 | 1 : 4,489 |
| Brazil | #2,205 | 1 : 2,293 |
| France | #4,103 | 1 : 4,050 |
| Peru | #2,529 | 1 : 3,729 |
| Mauritius | #573 | 1 : 679 |
| Angola | #322 | 1 : 1,723 |
| United Kingdom | #5,784 | 1 : 5,123 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Augusta from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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