Augusta
Meaning of Augusta
Augusta is a lovely and timeless name for baby girls. It has a strong and regal feel to it, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a name with a sense of sophistication. The name Augusta has its origins in Latin, derived from the word "augustus" meaning "great" or "venerable." This name carries an air of elegance and grandeur, evoking images of noble women throughout history. Augusta is pronounced as aw-GUHS-tuh (/ɔːˈɡʌstə/) in both American English and British English. A variation of this name is Augustina. In the United States, Augusta has had varying levels of popularity over the years, with its highest ranking being in 1975 when it reached number 149 on the list of most popular names for baby girls. Despite fluctuating rankings, Augusta remains a classic and timeless choice that will never go out of style.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as aw-GUHS-tuh (/ɔːˈɡʌstə/)
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Notable People Named Augusta
| Augusta Read Thomas is an American composer and professor known for her innovative and expressive musical compositions. |
| Augusta Savage was an influential American sculptor and teacher associated with the Harlem Renaissance, known for her advocacy for equal rights for African Americans in the arts. |
| Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach was the first German Empress and Queen of Prussia as the wife of William I, German Emperor. |
| Countess Christina Augusta Löwenhielm was a Swedish noblewoman and courtier, known for her love affair with Charles XIII of Sweden and as one of "the three graces" of the Gustavian age. |
| Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein - Augusta Viktoria of Schleswig-Holstein was the last German Empress and Queen of Prussia through her marriage to Wilhelm II, German Emperor. |
| Augusta Braxton Baker was an influential American librarian and storyteller known for her contributions to children's literature, particularly in portraying Black Americans in works for children. |
| Augusta Déjerine-Klumpke was a pioneering American-born French medical doctor known for her groundbreaking work in neuroanatomy and for being one of the first female interns at a Paris hospital. |
| Augusta Rathbone - Augusta Payne Briggs Rathbone was an American painter, etcher, and printmaker known for her depictions of various locations and people, with her work being featured in international exhibitions and retrospectives. |
| Augusta Hall, Baroness Llanover, was a Welsh heiress and patron of the Welsh arts. |
| Augusta Pierce Tabor, the wife of merchant and miner Horace Tabor, was a pioneering figure in the Idaho Springs mining camp and a Denver philanthropist, honored in the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame for her social service and philanthropic contributions. |
| Augusta Marie Chiwy was a Belgian nurse who volunteered during the Siege of Bastogne in 1944, working alongside U.S. Army physician John Prior and fellow nurse Renée Lemaire to treat injured soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge. |
| Princess Augusta of Denmark, daughter of King Frederick II, was the influential Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp and played a key role during her son's reign as Duke Frederick III. |
| Augusta Webster, born as Julia Augusta Davies, was an English poet, dramatist, essayist, and translator from Poole, Dorset. |
| Augusta Bonaparte Gabrielli - Augusta Amélie Maximilienne Jacqueline Bonaparte was a French-Italian Napoleonic princess. |
| Dame Georgina Catriona Pamela Augusta Wallace, also known as Augusta Wallace, was the first female judge appointed to the District Court in New Zealand, where she served for 18 years. |
