August written in Chinese
奥古斯特 is the standard Chinese transliteration for the English name or the month August in media and dictionaries, but as a personal name it sounds clearly foreign because it is a phonetic rendering rather than a native-style Chinese given name.
3 real Chinese names for August
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of August and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · bold
Ángshuò
“lofty and accomplished”
昂 gives a similar open “Au-” feel, and 硕 adds the strong, weighty ending that matches August well.
2 · modern
Àochén
“profound and star-bright”
奥 echoes the opening sound of August closely, while 辰 gives the name a clean, natural Chinese finish.
3 · classic
Ángjūn
“noble and poised”
昂 captures the broad opening of August, and 君 keeps the overall rhythm simple, warm, and masculine.
A nickname friends might use
小昂 Xiǎo'áng: a friendly nickname meaning “little Ang,” with an upbeat, confident feel.
Add a Chinese family name
A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 李昂硕 (Lǐ Ángshuò). Many people choose a Chinese surname that sounds like their own last name, and a given name that carries the element their birth chart lacks.
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August comes from the Latin name Augustus, meaning “great,” “venerable,” or “majestic.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say August in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 奥古斯特, pronounced Àogǔsītè. 奥古斯特 is the standard Chinese transliteration for the English name or the month August in media and dictionaries, but as a personal name it sounds clearly foreign because it is a phonetic rendering rather than a native-style Chinese given name.
What is a good Chinese name for August?
Natural options that echo the sound of August: 昂硕 (Ángshuò, “lofty and accomplished”); 奥辰 (Àochén, “profound and star-bright”); 昂君 (Ángjūn, “noble and poised”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write August in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 奥古斯特. As a real Chinese given name: for example 昂硕 (昂 = high-spirited, rising, 硕 = great, eminent).
Can I use 奥古斯特 as my Chinese name?
You can, but Chinese speakers will read it as a foreign name. Most people who live, study or work with Chinese speakers prefer a short name with a Chinese family name and a meaningful given name.
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Pinyin generated from the characters; tones shown with marks. Updated 2026-11-05.