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Julian: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
جولین
Julianus
What Julian means
The meaning of Julian (جولین) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Christian boy’s name. The details are below.
Julian at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- joo-lee-un
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- First letter
- J · ج
Origin and history of Julian
Meaning disputed
From the Roman family Julius; the sense 'youthful' or 'downy' given in name books is an old, unproven guess.
Base wordLatin Julius, a Roman family name
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Julian
- Say it
- joo-lee-un3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Julian
- Urdu
- جولین
- Original script
- Julianus
- Other spellings
- Julius · Julio
Sibling names for Julian
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Julian.
Names like Julian
- JackجیکJehovah has been graciousBoyHebrew
- Jamesجیمزsupplanter; one who followsBoyHebrew
- JaredجیرڈdescentBoyHebrew
- JasonجیسنhealerBoyGreek
- JasperجیسپرMeaning disputedBoyOther or unclear
- Javedجاویدeternal; everlastingBoyPersian
- Jeremiahجیرمایاwhom Jehovah has appointedBoyHebrew
- Jeromeجیرومholy nameBoyGreek
- Jesseجیسیwealthy; Jehovah isBoyHebrew
- Jethroیتروexcellence; abundanceBoyHebrew
Names that sound like Julian
Questions about the name Julian
What does the name Julian mean?
We found no entry for Julian in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Julian a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Julian is a boy’s name.
Is Julian a Christian name?
Yes. Julian is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From the Roman family Julius; the sense 'youthful' or 'downy' given in name books is an old, unproven guess.
How do you pronounce Julian?
Say it “joo-lee-un”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Julian in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Julian is written جولین. In its original script: Julianus.
What are other spellings of Julian?
Julian is also spelled Julius, Julio.
Is the meaning of Julian verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.