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Augusta

uh-GUHS-tuh

Augusta (name) means a feminine given name of Latin origin, and a place name for several cities, including the capital of Maine. Example: “The golf tournament is held every year in Augusta, Georgia.”

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A feminine given name of Latin origin, and a place name for several cities, including the capital of Maine.
"The golf tournament is held every year in Augusta, Georgia."
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Etymology

From Latin Augusta, the feminine form of Augustus.

Origin: Latin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Augusta” mean?

The word “Augusta” means a feminine given name of Latin origin, and a place name for several cities, including the capital of Maine.

How do you pronounce “Augusta”?

“Augusta” is pronounced uh-GUHS-tuh (/əˈɡʌstə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Augusta” in a sentence?

Here is “Augusta” used in a sentence: “The golf tournament is held every year in Augusta, Georgia.”

What part of speech is “Augusta”?

“Augusta” is a name.

Where does the word “Augusta” come from?

The word “Augusta” comes from Latin. From Latin Augusta, the feminine form of Augustus.

Is “Augusta” a common word?

“Augusta” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Augusta a name or a place?

"Augusta" is both, it's a feminine given name of Latin origin, and it's also a place name for several cities, including the capital of Maine. Context determines whether "Augusta" refers to a person or a location.

Where is Augusta the capital?

Augusta is the capital city of the U.S. state of Maine. The name is also shared by several other cities, so "Augusta" alone doesn't always specify which place is meant.

Is Augusta related to the name Augustus?

Yes, "Augusta" is the feminine form corresponding to "Augustus," both deriving from the same Latin root.

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