Julia

/ˈdʒuljə/ noun

Definition

A feminine given name of Latin origin meaning 'youthful' or 'soft-haired.'

Etymology

From Latin 'Iulia,' feminine form of 'Iulius' (Julius), possibly derived from Greek 'ioulos' (soft-haired, downy-bearded) or related to Jupiter. The name was borne by many women in the Roman imperial family.

Kelly Says

Julia was the name of Julius Caesar's daughter and became so popular among Roman aristocracy that by imperial times, multiple Julias in the same family were distinguished by numbers (Julia Prima, Julia Secunda). The name has remained consistently popular for over 2,000 years across many cultures!

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