Justin

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Justin

Justin is a handsome masculine name with Latin roots. It implies ‘just,’ ‘fair,’ and ‘integrity.’ The name arises from the Latin term ‘lustinus,’ which was prevalent in the Late Roman period. It also means ‘just.’ Justin is the anglicized version of the Latin Justinus. It stems from the biblical name Justus, which again means something or someone who is ‘just’ or ‘fair.’ The name is thus associated with virtues and good attributes. It also has links to Justinian, which is a Latin term. Some also consider Justin to be of old French origin. But irrespective of its roots, the term always indicates justice.

Historically Justin has been the name of many revered saints. A prominent one is Justin Martyr, the 2nd-century Christian philosopher. Other notable examples in the ancient world include the two Eastern Roman Emperors, Justin I and Justin II. In their Latin names, we notice the term ‘lustinius.’ Justin I in Latin is called Flavius Lustinius Augustus, and Justin II is Flavius Lustinius Junior Augustus.

The name has been rarely used in English-speaking countries since the late Middle Ages. It wasn’t until the second part of the twentieth century that it became commonplace. Across cultures, Justin has many variations. For example, it is Giustino in Italian and Lustinus in Late Roman. Likewise, Justinas is a Lithuanian variant, whereas Justino is a Portuguese and Spanish variant.

In America, the name’s popularity seems to have been fueled by actors and pop stars. Apart from the entertainment world, you might also recognize its occurrences in popular culture. Justin Russo is a character in the famous Wizards of Waverly Place comedy. Justin Finch is a character in the Harry Potter series. In Ironman 2, there’s Justin Hammer, while Justin is the main character in the Grandia video game. In the anime series Soul Eater, Justin Law is the hero; in the Manga series, he is the supporting antagonist.

Justin

Meaning Fair; Just; Upright; Lawful

性别 Boy

Religion Christianity

Origin Jamaican, Latin

Names starting with J..Ja..Jad..Jai..Jas..Jit..Jog..Jyo..

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Justin On The Popularity Chart

The name was prevalent from the 1980s till the 2000s. However, the popularity of the name dropped after that, as can be surmised from the graph.

阿宝pularity Over Time

The name reached its peak popularity in the year 2007. After that, its popularity dipped. Get more details from this chart.

Rank Over Time

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Names With Similar Sound As Justin

Many parents prefer this name as it has a nice ring to it. Here are some similar options.

Jaisudhan Jastin Jayston Jeston Justain Justen 贾丝廷娜 Justinian Justino Justinus

阿宝pular Sibling Names For Justin

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Boy Sibling Names For Justin

Find matching brother names for Justin and create a wonderful team of siblings.

Jaisudhan Jastin Jayston Jeston Justain Justen 贾丝廷娜 Justinian Justino Justinus

Girl Sibling Names For Justin

Looking for some suitable sister names for Justin? Check out our collection of beautiful and unique names.

Giustina Jaisudha Jasdhir Jastaran Jayasudha Jestina Josett Josetta Josette Josita

Other Popular Names Beginning With J

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter J to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Jacob Jaden Jakub Jariath Jarlen Jastin Javel Jean-francois Jermain Jermanus

Names With Similar Meaning As Justin

Justin carries a powerful symbolism. Explore these options if you want to name your baby with a term that means righteousness.

Jadwyn Jaedon Jagadatma Jagatmohan Jaidan Jaiden Jaisudhan Jatan Jathin Jatin

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Justin?

The name Justin means ‘fair’ and ‘integrity.’

2. What is the origin of the name Justin?

Justin has Latin origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Justin?

Justin is pronounced as jus-tin.

4. What are some popular variations or alternative spellings of the name Justin?

The Italian variant of Justin is Giustino, whileIustinusis its Late Roman equivalent. In Lithuania, Justinas is the version used, and the Polish spelling of the name is Justyn. Justin is written as Justino in Portuguese and Spanish, Iestyn in Welsh.

5. What are the most common nicknames for someone named Justin?

You can keep any nickname for your child, irrespective of their name. However, for a nickname specific to Justin, you can consider the following options: Jay, Jus, JT, Justy, Juju, and Tin.

6. Are there any unique and uncommon names with a similar vibe to Justin?

The name奥斯丁, meaning ‘to grow,’ sounds similar to Justin and is uncommon in the US. The Welsh nameTristan, meaning ‘sad,’ has a similar structure to Justin and is rare in the US as well.Griffin, meaning ‘prince,’ also sounds identical to Justin and is an uncommon name in the US.

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Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel. At MomJunction, she writes on child education and developmental activities. She likes to...more