Augusto
Meaning of Augusto
The name Augusto is a distinguished male given name of Latin origin, meaning "majestic" or "venerable." It is closely associated with the title Augustus, which was famously borne by the first Roman emperor, Augustus Caesar. This name carries a sense of grandeur and historical significance, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and classical elegance. Pronounced as ow-GOOS-toh (/aw.ɡus.to/) in both Italian and Spanish, Augusto exudes a strong yet refined presence. While not exceedingly common in the United States, its usage has been consistent over the decades, reflecting its timeless appeal. The variations in popularity rankings demonstrate that Augusto remains a cherished choice for those who appreciate its rich cultural heritage and powerful connotations.
Pronunciation
Italian,Spanish
- Pronunced as ow-GOOS-toh (/aw.ɡus.to/)
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Notable People Named Augusto
| Augusto Pinochet - Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte was a Chilean military officer and politician who served as Chile's head of state from 1973 to 1990, known for his long rule and controversial leadership. |
| Augusto César Sandino - Augusto C. Sandino, also known as Augusto Nicolás Calderón Sandino, was a Nicaraguan revolutionary who led a rebellion against the United States occupation of Nicaragua in the late 1920s and early 1930s, becoming a symbol of resistance to American imperialism in Latin America. |
| Augusto Roa Bastos was a Paraguayan novelist and short story writer, best known for his complex novel Yo el Supremo and for winning the Premio Miguel de Cervantes in 1989. |
| Augusto Boal was a Brazilian theatre practitioner, drama theorist, and political activist known for founding Theatre of the Oppressed and developing legislative theatre during his term as a Vereador in Rio de Janeiro. |
| Augusto Cury is a Brazilian physician, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and writer known for developing the Multifocal Theory and for being Brazil's most read author with over 30 million copies of his books sold in the country. |
| Augusto Fernández Guerra is a Spanish motorcycle racer competing in MotoGP for GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 and won the Moto2 World Riders' Championship in 2022. |
| Augusto Ibáñez Guzmán, a Colombian lawyer and academic, served as the President of the Supreme Court of Justice of Colombia from 2009 to 2012. |
| Augusto dos Anjos - Augusto de Carvalho Rodrigues dos Anjos, a Brazilian poet and professor, is known for his poems that primarily focus on sickness and death, and are regarded as the precursors of Modernism in Brazil. |
| Augusto Mussini was an Italian painter and friar known for his religious artworks. |
| Augusto Fraga, a Lisbon-born Portuguese film director. |
| Augusto Bissiri, born in Seui, Sardinia in 1879, was an Italian inventor from a humble background. |
| Augusto Gil - Augusto César Ferreira Gil was a Portuguese lawyer and poet. |
| Augusto Dabó - Augusto Júlio Dabó is a Bissau-Guinean professional footballer known for his role as a left-back for Primeira Liga club Boavista. |
| Augusto Umberto Gentile, also known as Augusto Alberto Gentile, was an Italian-born pianist and composer known for his Argentine tangos, and he was a significant figure in the tango music scene in Buenos Aires. |
| Augusto Severo de Albuquerque Maranhão was a Brazilian politician, journalist, inventor, and aeronaut. |
