Iūlius
Julius is the English name translated into Latin as Iūlius.
Iūlius is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- The month of 'July' is named after Iūlius because Gaius Julius Caesar renamed the month Quintilis in his own honor.
- In Latin, Iūlius is an adjective meaning 'downy-bearded', referring to the first soft growth of a young man's beard.
- The name Iūlius was originally a family name for the Gens Iulia, who claimed descent from the mythical ancestor Iulus and the goddess Venus.
Examples in context
- Iūlius est amicus meus.Julius is my friend.
- Iūlius librum legit.Julius is reading a book.
Example conversation
Quintus and Claudia are looking for their friend in a crowd.
- QuintusUbi est Iūlius?Where is Julius?
- ClaudiaIūlius ibi stat.Julius is standing there.
- QuintusSalve, Iūli!Hello, Julius!
- ClaudiaSalve, Quinte!Hello, Quintus!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “julius” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.