Julian
/ˈdʒuːliən/noun
Relating to Julius Caesar, the Julian calendar, or the Roman emperor Julian; also a male given name.
Did you know?The Julian calendar was introduced under Julius Caesar in 45 BCE, and its name ultimately goes back to the ancient Roman family name *Iūlius*, not to any word meaning “July” first.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Iūlius
“A Roman family name, originally belonging to the gens Julia.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Iūliānus
“Belonging to Julius or the Julii; associated with Julius Caesar.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Iulianus
“Julian; relating to the Roman emperor Julian or to the Julian line.”
Middle English
Old French / Latin
Julien
“Julian; pertaining to Julius or the Julian calendar.”
Modern English
English
Julian
“Relating to Julius Caesar, the Julian calendar, or the Roman emperor Julian; also a male given name.”