Justin
/ˈdʒʌstɪn/noun
A masculine given name derived from the Latin name Justinus.
Did you know?Justin comes from Latin Justinus, a name derived from Justus, which was also used by early Christians and several Roman and Byzantine rulers.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
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“Law or a binding legal order”
Ancient Latin
Latin
ius
“Law, right, or legal authority”
Classical Latin
Latin
iustus
“Just, lawful, or in accordance with right”
Roman Latin
Latin
Justus
“A personal name meaning just or righteous”
Late Latin
Latin
Iustinus
“A name derived from Justus, meaning just or righteous”
Medieval English
English
Justin
“A personal name transmitted through Christian and saintly naming traditions”
Modern English
English
Justin
“A masculine given name”
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