Gusta

Gusta is a feminine first name that derives as a Dutch short form of Augusta. Augusta is the feminine variant of the name August, which in turn has its origin in the ancient Roman name Augustus. The meaning of Gusta can be translated as 'the Venerable', 'the Exalted', and 'the Holy'.

What does the name Gusta mean?

The name Gusta is a short form of Augusta, the feminine form of August, which has its origin in the Roman name Augustus. Translated, Gusta means 'the Venerable', 'the Exalted', as well as 'the Holy'. The etymological roots of the name lie in Latin, derived from augĕo or augēre, which means 'to increase', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', or 'to improve'. The comparative form augustus stands for 'holy', 'venerable', and 'exalted'. In ancient Rome, Augustus was used as an honorific title for the first emperor, Gaius Octavianus. The month of August is named after this name. Variants of the name include Auguste, Augustina, Augustine, Augustyna, Austina, Austine, Agostina, Agostine, Agustina, and Guusje.

Where does the name Gusta come from?

The name Gusta has its roots in Latin and means among other things 'the Exalted' or 'the Venerable'. The Latin word base consists of augĕo or augēre, which indicates 'to increase', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', or 'to improve', as well as the comparative form augustus, which means 'holy', 'venerable', and 'exalted'. Thus, Gusta is a feminine first name that is primarily common in the Dutch language.

How do you pronounce Gusta?

Gusta is pronounced clearly in two syllables. The pronunciation is 'Gus-ta' [ˈɡʊsta], where the name combines a dark beginning with a lighter, more open ending syllable. The consonants give the name stability, while the open '-ta' at the end adds a friendly touch. Gusta radiates down-to-earthness and a sense of tradition, sounding calm, powerful, and simple.

When is the name day of Gusta?

The name day of Gusta is celebrated on March 27 and August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Gusta is considered a rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Gusta has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Gusta is ranked 11,574th. Its global popularity is reflected in Gusta's rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Guste / Gustelchen