Juliya

Juliya is an Eastern European feminine name representing a Russian and Ukrainian spelling variant of Julia, which derives from the Latin gens name Julius, itself likely rooted in the Greek Ioulos, meaning downy-bearded or soft-haired, possibly alluding to youth. The name gained wide use across the Roman world through the prominent Julio-Claudian dynasty, and its popularity spread throughout Europe with Christianity. Related forms include Yulia, Yuliya, and the Western European Julia.