Julian

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" and is derived from the Latin name Julius. Julius was the name of a Roman family, derived from Julus, after whom the city of Rome was supposedly named.
Pronunciation
JOO-lee-ən(English)
JOOL-yən(English)
YOO-lee-an(German)
YOO-lyan(Polish)
joo-lee-uhn (English) or hoo-lyahn (Spanish)
Popularity
Julian is currently a popular name in many countries around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain. It ranked #45 in the US in 2020.

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Julian Name meanings & History

The name Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" and is derived from the Latin name Julius. Julius was the name of a Roman family, derived from Julus, after whom the city of Rome was supposedly named. From the Roman name Iulianus, which was derived from Julius. This was the name of the last pagan Roman emperor, Julian the Apostate (4th century). It was also borne by several early saints, including the legendary Saint Julian the Hospitaller. This name has been used in England since the Middle Ages, at which time it was also a feminine name (from Juliana, eventually becoming Gillian). The name Julian is commonly used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Julian: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Julian:

J: Journal,Judicial,Justice,Joy,Jester,Journey

U: Undermining,Utopia,Universality,Unity,Understanding

L: Languid,Lazy,Lover,Liaison,Legal,Lovely,Luscious

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative

N: Nice,Nutrition,Nagging,Nervous,Neat,Nitpicking,Neurosis

Julian is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Julian Assange (Australian publisher and journalist), Julian Lennon (British musician and singer-songwriter), Julian Edelman (American football player), Julianne Moore (American actress).

2.) Julian (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) gorgeous

Other Forms: Juliane, Julien, Julyon, Julyun


3.) Julian (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) effervescent

Other Forms: Jewelian, Julean, Juliann, Julien, Juliene, Julienn, Julyun


4.) JULIAN (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: From the Latin Julianus, which is a derivative of Julius, and old Roman family name thought to be derived from Iulus (the first down on the chin, downy-bearded). Because a person just beginning to develop facial hair is young, “youth” became an accepted meaning of the name. (YOO-LEE-AN)


5.) Julian (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: Julian has multiple meanings such as "youthful", "downy", "soft-haired", and "dedicated to Jupiter".

Scripts: In Latin, the name Julian is spelled "Iulianus". In Spanish, the name is spelled "Julian". In German, it is spelled "Julian" as well.
etc.(Chinese)
巨力安,
菊丽安,

Pronunciation: JOO-LEE-AHN,
JOOL-YAHN
The name Julian is pronounced as JOO-lee-un or JOOL-yən.


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Description: Julian has a Latin origin, from the Roman name Julius. The name means "youthful, downy". Julian has multiple meanings such as "youthful", "downy", "soft-haired", and "dedicated to Jupiter". Combination of Ju , Li 1 and An 1. The name Julian is commonly used in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian speaking countries.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Julian include Julian Lennon (son of John Lennon), Julian Casablancas (musician), Julianne Moore (actress), and Julian Edelman (football player).

6.) Julian (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Bearded youth

Other Forms: Juliun, Julyan


7.) JULIAN (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: From the Latin Julianus, which is a derivative of Julius, an old Roman family name thought to be derived from lulus (the first down on the chin, downy-bearded). Because a person just beginning to develop facial hair is young, “youth” became an accepted meaning of the name. (YOO-LEE-AHN)


8.) JULIAN (Male)

Usage: Polish

Meanings: From the Latin Julianus, which is a derivative of Julius, an old Roman family name thought to be derived from Iulus (the first down on the chin, downy-bearded). Because a person just beginning to develop facial hair is young, “youth” became an accepted meaning of the name. (YOO-LEE-AHN)


9.) JULIAN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the Latin Julianus, which is a derivative of Julius, an old Roman family name thought to be derived from Iulus (the first down on the chin, downy-bearded). Because a person just beginning to develop facial hair is young, “youth” became an accepted meaning of the name. (JOO-LEE-UN)


10.) Julian (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Julia. See also Julie Ann.

Other Forms: Jewelian, Jeweliane, Jeweliann, Jewelianne, Jewliane, Jewliann, Jewlianne, Julean, Juleann, Julijanne, Juline, Julyan, Julyane, Julyann, Julyanne


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