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Julien

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Youthful, downy bearded, sky father

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
zhoo-lee-AN
Origin
Latin

French form of Julian, from Latin 'Iulianus'.

Popularity
Very popular in France (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin, French

Commonly used in: France, Belgium, Canada

Alternate spellings

  • JulienFrench

    Same spelling; no common variant.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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