Julianus
Julianus is a Latin masculine given name derived from Julius, formed with the suffix -anus to indicate a belonging or relation to Julius. It was widely used in the Roman world and in later Latin writing, including Christian and medieval texts. In Latin inscriptions and literature the form Iulianus often appears, and the name was employed by emperors, generals, and writers. The English given name Julian is ultimately derived from Julianus.
One of the best-known bearers is Flavius Claudius Julianus, commonly called Julian the Apostate, who ruled the
Beyond imperial circles, the name Julianus also appears in Christian hagiography and late antique documents, where
Today the name survives in modern forms such as Julian, which preserves the same etymological roots. In