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Giulio

Of the Julius family

Origin

Latin

Used in

it

Popularity

#36 in the Italian baby-name ranking

Origin and meaning of Giulio

Giulio comes from the Latin Iulius, name of the gens Iulia, which claimed descent from Iulus, son of Aeneas, and thus from the goddess Venus. Made immortal by Julius Caesar, one of history's most famous statesmen and commanders, it is an elegant, common boys' classic in Italy. Julius, Jules and Julio make it widespread across Europe and Latin America.

Variants around the world

How Giulio sounds in other languages.

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Famous people

  • Giulio Cesare— statesman

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Giulio mean?

The name Giulio means Of the Julius family.

What is the origin of the name Giulio?

Origin of Giulio: Latin.

What are the international variants of the name Giulio?

International variants of Giulio: Julius, Jules, and Julio.