Julja
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Julja
The name 'Julja' is a feminine given name meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded," derived from the Latin root *Iulius* (via the Roman family name Julius).
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Etymology
The name 'Julja' is a feminine given name meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded," derived from the Latin root *Iulius* (via the Roman family name Julius). It is primarily used in Slavic cultures (e.g., Polish, Slovenian) as a variant of Julia, with no specific religious association, though it appears in Christian contexts due to saints like Saint Julia.
Julja currently ranks #743 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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