Augusts
Augusts is a masculine given name used primarily in Latvia. It is the Latvian form of the given name August, which itself derives from the Latin Augustus. In Lithuania, the close cognate is Augustas.
Augustus comes from Latin augustus meaning venerable or majestic; it was a title borne by Roman emperors.
In Latvia, Augusts is a traditional name for boys and remains in use, though its popularity has
Notable bearers of the name include Baltic figures in literature, politics, and academia.
Related names include August and Augustus, and Augustas in Lithuanian.