August, majestic, dignified, from the Latin augustus (venerable, consecrated) carried into Javanese usage. Widely given to boys in Java, the name unites the grandeur of its Roman root with a quiet local dignity, casting its bearer as one worthy of esteem, possessed of an inborn and venerable stateliness.
Agus is a boy's name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
The name means "August, majestic, dignified, from the Latin augustus (venerable, consecrated) carried into Javanese usage. Widely given to boys in Java, the name unites the grandeur of its Roman root with a quiet local dignity, casting its bearer as one worthy of esteem, possessed of an inborn and venerable stateliness." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among SoutheastAsian, Indonesian families, Agus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Agus
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Agus resonates in either tradition.
Pythagorean
3
creativity and joyful expression
Chaldean
6
nurturing and family devotion
How Agus sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Agus breaks down into 4 phonemes: /AE-G-AH-S/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
The six signals, applied to Agus
NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Agus maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.
01 — Birth Star
Nakshatra match
Enter your baby's birth date in the app and we'll compute the nakshatra compatibility score.
02 — Numerology
Destiny alignment
Pythagorean and Chaldean life-path calculations (destiny 3) matched against your family's own numerology profile.
03 — Phonetics
Last-name fit
Rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters measured with IPA to see how Agus flows with your family name.
04 — Meaning
Nobility
Agus belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
05 — Cultural & Tradition
Muslim
As a Muslim name, Agus carries religious and cultural weight scored against your family's heritage — plus grandparent-name matches, saint's-day alignment, and generational naming patterns scored against your family tree.
06 — Uniqueness
Popularity balance
How common Agus is today versus historically — finding the sweet spot between familiar and forgotten.
Names similar to Agus
If Agus resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in SoutheastAsian families
Agus means "August, majestic, dignified, from the Latin augustus (venerable, consecrated) carried into Javanese usage. Widely given to boys in Java, the name unites the grandeur of its Roman root with a quiet local dignity, casting its bearer as one worthy of esteem, possessed of an inborn and venerable stateliness.." It is a boy name of Indonesian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Agus a boy or girl name?
Agus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Agus?
Agus is of Indonesian origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among SoutheastAsian, Indonesian families.
What is the numerology of Agus?
Agus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
See how Agus scores for your family
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