Juliusz

Juliusz is a masculine given name used in Poland. It is the Polish form of Julius, a name of Latin origin that has been common in the Roman world and throughout Europe. In Polish usage, Juliusz is a traditional and recognizable name.

The name derives from the Latin Iulius, the nomen of the Julian clan. The exact meaning is uncertain, but the form was widely used as a personal name in Roman times and later adopted into many languages, including Polish.

In Polish culture, Juliusz has several diminutives, such as Julek or Julek. It is considered formal or literary, while informal speech may use the shorter forms.

Notable individuals with the name include Juliusz Słowacki, a major Polish Romantic poet; Juliusz Osterwa, an actor and theatre director; and Juliusz Machulski, a film director known for works such as Seksmisja and Vabank.

The name Julius has equivalents in other languages, such as Julius in English or Jules in French. In Polish, Juliusz remains a classic male given name.