Julia at a glance
- Meaning
- “of the Julius family”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- JOO-lee-uh
- Nicknames
- Jules, Julie
- Other forms
- Julie, Giulia, Yulia
Where the name Julia comes from
Julia is the female form of Julius, an old Roman family name; its meaning is not clear, though some say it meant “youthful” or was linked to the god Jupiter. Julia is mentioned in one of St Paul’s letters in the New Testament. It has been used in England since the 18th century.
Famous people named Julia
- Julia Roberts (actress)