Julieta
Julieta is a Christian girl name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'”.
| Meaning | Of the Julius family; often 'youthful' |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | hoo-LYEH-tah |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Uruguay |
Meaning and origin of Julieta
Julieta is the Spanish form of Juliet, a diminutive of Julia. Julia was the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, whose meaning is uncertain; it is often linked to Iovis (Jupiter) or to a word for 'downy-bearded', hence the popular 'youthful'. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Romeo y Julieta in Spanish, made the name a symbol of romantic love. It is especially popular in Argentina and Mexico.
Is Julieta a Christian name?
Julieta is not a biblical name, though Saint Julia and the Julia greeted by Paul in Romans 16:15 give the root form Christian associations. It is used by families of all backgrounds.
How popular is Julieta?
Among the more popular girls' names in Argentina and well used in Mexico.
Gifts with the name Julieta
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Spellings and variants of Julieta
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julieta mean?
Julieta means 'Of the Julius family; often 'youthful''. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Julieta a Christian name?
Julieta is not a biblical name, though Saint Julia and the Julia greeted by Paul in Romans 16:15 give the root form Christian associations. It is used by families of all backgrounds.
How do you pronounce Julieta?
Julieta is pronounced hoo-LYEH-tah.
Is Julieta a boy or girl name?
Julieta is usually a girl name.