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Justin
JUHS-tihn
Justin (name) means a masculine given name derived from the Latin "Justinus," meaning "just" or "fair.". Example: “Justin volunteered to organize the charity event.”
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A masculine given name derived from the Latin "Justinus," meaning "just" or "fair."
"Justin volunteered to organize the charity event."
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Etymology
The name of early saints, from Latin Iūstīnus, formed from Iūstus plus -īnus, from iūstus, meaning 'just'.
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What does “Justin” mean?
The word “Justin” means a masculine given name derived from the Latin "Justinus," meaning "just" or "fair.".
How do you pronounce “Justin”?
“Justin” is pronounced JUHS-tihn (/ˈd͡ʒʌs.tɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Justin” in a sentence?
Here is “Justin” used in a sentence: “Justin volunteered to organize the charity event.”
What part of speech is “Justin”?
“Justin” is a name.
Is “Justin” a common word?
“Justin” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the meaning of the name "Justin"?
Justin is a masculine given name derived from the Latin "Justinus," which comes from "justus," meaning "just" or "fair." The name therefore carries the sense of fairness or righteousness.
What is the difference between "Justin" and "Justine"?
"Justin" is the masculine form, while "Justine" is the feminine form of the same Latin-derived name. Both share the meaning connected to "just" or "fair."
What names are related to "Justin"?
Related names include the feminine forms Justine and Justina, and the name shares its Latin root with the word "justice." All trace back to the Latin "justus," meaning just or fair.
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