Julian

Julian derives from the Latin name Iulianus, a Roman family name formed from Iulius (Julius), itself of uncertain ultimate origin, though it may relate to the Greek word ioulos, meaning downy-bearded or the first growth of a beard, suggesting youth. The name was borne by several early Christian saints and by the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate, the fourth-century ruler who attempted to restore traditional Roman religion. It remains widely used across Europe in forms such as Julián in Spanish, Julien in French, and Giuliano in Italian.