Behind the Name
the etymology and history of first names
Search
View Name: Julia


JULIA

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Spanish, Polish, Finnish, Ancient Roman, Biblical

Pronounced: JOO-lee-ə (English), YOO-lee-ah (German), HOO-lyah (Spanish), YUWL-yah (Polish)   [key]

Latinate feminine form of JULIUS. A person by this name has a brief mention in the New Testament. It was borne by a few early saints and martyrs, including the patron saint of Corsica. Shakespeare used the name in his comedy 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' (1594). It has been common as a given name in the English-speaking world only since the 18th century.
Popularity
Related Names
Namesakes
Name Days
Websites
Ratings
Comments

Contribute Information
Add to Your List

(see also JÚLIA)

Home Copyright © 1996-2008 Mike Campbell | Contact Information