Justin - Names
Meaning of the name Justin
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
Just, in the sense: ‘fair’ (from Latin: justus)
History & etymology:
Justin stems from the Latin name Iustinus, which comes from the word iustus meaning ‘just’.
The name had been occasionally used as an English name since the Middle Ages but the leap in the name’s popularity could be noticed in the late 20th century.
The best known Patron Saint of the name is St. Justin Martyr who lived in the 2nd century Rome. He was an early Christian apologist. He devoted his life to studying philosophy and writing several books in defense of Christianity. He died by beheading when his enemy exposed him for being a Christian.
St. Justin Martyr is the patron of philosophers. His feast day is celebrated on 1st June.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Justyn
Diminutive: Justy
Similar names in other languages & name days:
Croatia
1st June: Justin
France
1st June: Justin
Hungary
16th June: Jusztin
Poland
13th, 14th April; 14th June; 31st July; 5th October: Justyn
Slovak Republic
14th April: Justín
5th September: Justinián
Ukraine
1st June: Justin
USA
1st June: Justin
Famous people named Justin:
Justin I (450 – 527) - Eastern Roman Emperor
Justin II (520 – 578) - Eastern Roman Emperor
Justin (525 – 566) - Byzantine general
Justin (3rd century) - Roman historian
Justin Baldoni (1984-) - American actor
Justin Bieber (1994-) - Canadian singer
Justin Berfield (1986-) - American actor
Justin Bradford (2002-) - American dancer
Justin Brown (1995-) - American rapper
Justin Chambers (1970-) - American actor
Justin Fletcher (1970-) - English TV show host
Justin Gabriel (1981-) - South African wrestler
Justin Hills (1987-) - American bassist
Justin Kelly (1992-) - Canadian actor
Justin Long (1978-) - American actor
Justin Moore (1984-) - American country singer
Justin Timberlake (1981-) - American singer
Justin Trudeau (1971-) - Canadian Prime Minister
Justin Tucker (1989-) - American football player
Justin Turner (1984-) - American baseball player
Justin Verlander (1983-) - American baseball player
Fun facts:
Popularity (2015)
USA: 110th
England and Wales: 450th
Canada: 96th (2013)
France: 191st
Netherlands: 166th
Lucky colors: green, yellow
Lucky stone: Jasper
Ruling planet: Mercury
Characteristics: charming, charismatic, confident, creative, witty
Feminine form of Justin is Justine or Justina.