Giuliano

Giuliano is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It derives from the Latin Iuliānus, a form of Julius, and has long been attested in Italy and among Italian communities abroad. The name has historical roots in Italian culture and remains in use today.

In addition to being a given name, Giuliano is sometimes found as a surname in some families and may be used in other countries by Italian emigrants and their descendants. The name is most common in Italy and among the Italian diaspora, including communities in the Americas and other parts of the world.

Notable bearers of the name include historical figures such as Giuliano della Rovere (c. 1443–1513), who became Pope Julius II, and Giuliano de' Medici (c. 1453–1478), a member of the Medici family. In modern times, the Italian film actor Giuliano Gemma (1938–2013) is another well-known bearer of the name.

The name Giuliano continues to be used in Italian-speaking regions and among people of Italian heritage. Related forms in use include Giulio, a closely related given name, and various regional diminutives and spellings that reflect local language and pronunciation.