Agus

boyIndonesian, from Latin Augustus (via Dutch)

Agus is a Muslim boy name meaning “Born in August; venerable”.

MeaningBorn in August; venerable
GenderBoy
OriginIndonesian, from Latin Augustus (via Dutch)
PronunciationAH-goos
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Agus

Agus is one of the most common men's names in Indonesia. It comes from Agustus, the Indonesian form of Augustus, and was often given to boys born in August, including around Independence Day on 17 August. Some Javanese families also hear it as close to bagus, 'good'. It carries no religious meaning of its own.

Is Agus a Muslim name?

Agus is not an Arabic or Islamic name, but it is extremely common among Indonesian Muslims and is often combined with an Arabic name, as in Agus Salim.

Where is the name Agus used?

Very common across Java and the rest of Indonesia among men of all generations.

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Spellings and variants of Agus

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Agus mean?

Agus means 'Born in August; venerable'. It comes from Indonesian, from Latin Augustus (via Dutch).

Is Agus a Muslim name?

Agus is not an Arabic or Islamic name, but it is extremely common among Indonesian Muslims and is often combined with an Arabic name, as in Agus Salim.

How do you pronounce Agus?

Agus is pronounced AH-goos.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.