Julia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Julia Name at a Glance

Name	Julia
Meaning	Feminine form of Julius: Downy. Hairy. Derived from the clan name of Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Julia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Julia means “Feminine form of Julius: Downy. Hairy. Derived from the clan name of Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Julia Name Origin

Our database records Julia under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Julia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Julia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Julia

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