♀ Name Juliana – Dedicated To Jupiter

Origin:	Latin, Greek
Meaning:	dedicated to Jupiter, devoted to Jove, of the family of the Julii, downy-bearded, corn sheaf
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The girl’s name Juliana is derived from the Roman cognomen Julianus and means “of the family of the Julii,” “dedicated to Jupiter,” or “corn sheaf.”

Where does the name Juliana come from?

Juliana is a feminine form of the masculine name Julian, which is derived from the Roman cognomen Julianus and Julius or Iulius, which may be of Greek origin. It is also related to the Roman god Jupiter. One of the most famous members of the family was Gaius Julius Caesar.

What does the name Juliana mean?

In Latin, Juliana means “of the family of the Julii” and “dedicated to Jupiter” or “devoted to Jove.” In Greek, the name Juliana is derived from the ancient Greek word “ἴουλος” (íoulos) meaning “downy-bearded” or “corn sheaf.”

Word composition

• Latin “Iovilius” = dedicated to Jupiter
• Ancient Greek “ἴουλος” (íoulos) = downy-bearded, corn sheaf

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Last updated: 3/18/2026