Juliana

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Juliana is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Of the Julius family”.

MeaningOf the Julius family
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Pronunciationjoo-lee-AH-nuh
TraditionChristian, Modern & Classic
Used inBrazil, United States, Netherlands, Colombia

Meaning and origin of Juliana

Juliana is the feminine of Julianus, 'belonging to Julius', from the Roman family name of Julius Caesar. Saint Juliana of Nicomedia, an early martyr, made it popular in medieval Europe, and it gave English the older form Gillian. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1948 to 1980, is another well-known bearer. It is especially popular today in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Is Juliana a Christian name?

Juliana is honoured through several saints, including Juliana of Nicomedia and Juliana of Liège, who promoted the feast of Corpus Christi; it is a traditional Catholic name rather than a biblical one.

How popular is Juliana?

Common in Latin America and used regularly in the US and Europe.

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Spellings and variants of Juliana

JuliannaGiulianaJulianeGillianYuliana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Juliana mean?

Juliana means 'Of the Julius family'. It is of Latin origin.

Is Juliana a Christian name?

Juliana is honoured through several saints, including Juliana of Nicomedia and Juliana of Liège, who promoted the feast of Corpus Christi; it is a traditional Catholic name rather than a biblical one.

How do you pronounce Juliana?

Juliana is pronounced joo-lee-AH-nuh.

Is Juliana a boy or girl name?

Juliana is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.