Meaning of the name: increased, augmented. Related names are:
Paul,
Julius, and
Italy. The translations of Augustus in 85 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Augusto in Spanish to
アウグストゥス in Japanese!
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (LUK 2:1)
But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar. (ACT 25:21)
But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him. (ACT 25:25)
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. (ACT 27:1)