♀ Name Jill

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Jill is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Jill come from?

Jill is a short form of the names Jillian or Gillian, which derived from the name Juliane and originates in the Roman cognomen Julianus or Iulianus and Julius or Iulius, which may be of Greek origin. They are also related to the Roman god Jupiter. One of the most famous members of the family was Gaius Julius Caesar.

What does the name Jill mean?

Jill means “of the family of the Julii” and “dedicated to Jupiter” or “devoted to Jove” (from Latin “Iovilius”). Besides, Jill means “downy-bearded” or “corn sheaf” (from ancient Greek “íoulos/ἴουλος”).

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