Julia

Julia is a Latin feminine name, the female form of the Roman family name Julius, itself possibly derived from the Greek Ioulios, which may relate to the name of the god Zeus or, alternatively, to a root meaning downy-bearded, suggesting youth. The name gained widespread prominence through the powerful Julian clan of ancient Rome, most notably through Gaius Julius Caesar and his female relatives who bore the name Julia. It spread throughout the Christian world partly through early saints and later through Renaissance admiration of classical antiquity. Related forms include Julie, Juliet, Giulia, Júlia, and the masculine Julius and Julian.