Junia

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Pronounced JOO-nee-uh /ˈdʒuː.ni.ə/High

Meaning: belonging to June or Juno, youthMedium

In 30 seconds: Junia is a Latin feminine name meaning of the month of June or belonging to Juno. A rare classical name with New Testament heritage — Junia appears in Paul's letter to the Romans as possibly the first female apostle.

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Origin HighLatin

Meaningbelonging to June or Juno, youth

U.S. rank (2024)#2442 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Junia is a Latin feminine name related to the Roman month of June (Junius) and the goddess Juno. In the New Testament, Junia (Romans 16:7) is mentioned by Paul as an apostle.

Junia is used in Christian communities who honor the biblical figure, growing in the 21st century as a rare classical alternative to June or Julia.

Did you know? In Romans 16:7, Paul mentions Junia as outstanding among the apostles — a verse debated by theologians for centuries, making Junia one of the most historically significant female names in early Christianity.

Overall data confidence 82%

Lewis & Short, Latin Dictionary — reference for JuniaBehind the Name: Junia — name etymology referenceOxford Bible Dictionary: Junia — reference for Junia

Variations

JuneJuliaJunias

Nicknames

JuniJunie

Famous Bearers

★Junia (biblical)
Junia, an early Christian greeted by Paul in Romans 16:7 and described as outstanding among the apostles.

If you like Junia…

June— the month name of same root

Julia— similar Latin name of same Junius root

Juno— the goddess from whom the month is named

Aurora— similar classical Latin feminine name

Lucia— similar classical Latin feminine name

Frequently Asked

What does Junia mean?

Junia means belonging to June or Juno, from the Latin Iunius. It is also the name of a possible female apostle in Romans 16:7.

How do you pronounce Junia?

Junia is pronounced JOO-nee-uh (/ˈdʒuː.ni.ə/), with three syllables.

Is Junia a girl's name?

Yes, Junia is a feminine Latin name.

How popular is the name Junia?

Junia is a rare classical name that has grown in Christian communities in the 21st century.