Julia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Julia Name at a Glance

Name	Julia
Meaning	Young. The feminine form of Julius. A character in Shakespeare's play 'Two Gentlemen of Verona'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Julia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Julia means “Young. The feminine form of Julius. A character in Shakespeare's play 'Two Gentlemen of Verona”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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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