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Julia
Youthful, of the Julian family
Origin
Latin
Used in
esplende
Origin and meaning of Julia
Julia is the Latin and international form of Giulia, feminine of Julius, family name of the gens Julia and tied to the idea of 'youth.' Borne since Roman antiquity — including the daughter of Julius Caesar — it is today hugely popular in Germany, Poland, Spain and the English-speaking world. Classic yet ever-current, it unites the solidity of a long tradition with a fresh, luminous sound recognized instantly across European languages.
Variants around the world
How Julia is said in other languages.
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Famous people
- Julia Roberts— actress
- Julia Donaldson— writer
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