Juliusz

Latin
"youthful, downy-bearded"

Juliusz Origin and Meaning

The name Juliusz is a boy's name of Polish origin.

Juliusz is the Polish variant of Julius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. Derived from the Roman family name Julius (as in Julius Caesar), it's ultimately connected to the Greek 'ioulos' meaning 'downy-bearded' or possibly to Jupiter, the king of Roman gods. The distinctive Polish spelling features the characteristic 'sz' ending that creates the 'sh' sound in Polish pronunciation. While very common in Poland throughout the 20th century, it has moderate popularity today. Juliusz combines classical heritage with Slavic character, projecting an image of dignity and intellectual depth. Famous bearers include Polish poet Juliusz Słowacki, giving the name literary associations in Polish culture.

Popularity of the name Juliusz

Famous People Named Juliusz

  • Juliusz Fortunat Kossak
    Polish historical painter
  • Juliusz Karol Wilhelm Rómmel
    Polish military commander
  • Juliusz Machulski
    Polish film director
  • Juliusz Paweł Schauder
    Polish mathematician
  • Juliusz Zarębski
    Polish composer
  • Juliusz Kaden
    Bandrowski, Polish journalist and novelist
  • Juliusz Słowacki
    Polish Romantic poet.