Name Juliet Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Juliet

Juliet is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Juliet?

Juliet is an English variant of the French name Julietta and the Italian name Giulietta, both diminutives of the name Julia. Julia itself is a feminine form of the masculine name Julius, which was originally a Roman family name and may be of Greek origin. It is related to the Roman god Jupiter as well. One of the most famous members of the family was Gaius Julius Caesar.

What does the name Juliet mean?

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

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