Justinus

The first name Justinus is a diminutive form of the name Justus and carries the meaning 'the Just'. The original name Iustus can be derived from Latin and literally means 'just'.

What does the name Justinus mean?

Justinus, a rather rare boy's name today, is a derived form of Justus, which means 'the Just'. The Latin origin Iustus also stands for 'just'. While Justinus is now seldom used, the short form Justin is still widely spread. For females, the variants Justina and Justine exist. In other languages, forms like Justo (Spanish) and Giusto (Italian) can be found.

Where does the name Justinus come from?

Justinus has its roots in Latin and means 'the Just'. The Latin term iustus stands for the word 'just' and has Roman origins.

How do you pronounce Justinus?

The pronunciation of Justinus is three syllables: 'Jus-ti-nus' [jʊsˈtiːnʊs]. The dark U sound gently introduces the name, followed by the stressed middle syllable with a long I, conveying brightness and determination. The final -us gives the name a classic, almost academic character. Justinus radiates dignity and a sense of tradition, appearing clearly structured, serious, and historically profound.

When is the name day of Justinus?

The name day of Justinus is celebrated on June 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Justinus is a rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd among the most popular male first names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2013 with 3,619th place. In the last ten years, Justinus has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Jambus / Jus / Juste / Justen / Justin / Justyn / Tinus

Famous people

• Justinus (Andreas Christian) Kerner (romantic poet, physician, medical writer, natural scientist, and pioneer of psychoanalysis)
• Justinus Christoph Pech (German cleric, Catholic theologian, and economist)
• Justinus Darmojuwono (Archbishop of Semarang)
• Justinus Hansen (Faroese football player)
• Justinus Kerner (German poet)
• Justinus Klass (German historian)
• Justinus von Nassau (Dutch admiral)
• Sebald Justinus Brugmans (botanist from the Netherlands)