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Justin

Justin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It derives from the adjective iustus, meaning "just" or "righteous," and the Roman name Justinus. The name was spread in early Christian Europe, notably by Saint Justin Martyr, a 2nd-century Christian apologist.

In the English-speaking world, Justin has been widely used since the 19th century and remains common in

Notable people named Justin include Justin Bieber, Canadian singer; Justin Timberlake, American singer and actor; Justin

The given name Justin has appeared in literature, film, and media as a familiar name in many

the
United
States,
Canada,
the
United
Kingdom,
and
beyond.
Variants
exist
in
other
languages,
including
Justino
in
Spanish
and
Portuguese;
feminine
forms
include
Justine
and
Justina.
Diminutives
and
nicknames
such
as
Just,
Justy,
and
Ju
may
appear
informally.
Trudeau,
Canadian
prime
minister;
Justin
Verlander,
American
baseball
pitcher;
Justin
Rose,
English
golfer;
Justin
Theroux,
American
actor;
Justin
Roiland,
American
animator
and
voice
actor;
Justin
Long,
American
actor;
Justin
Gatlin,
American
sprinter;
Justin
Hartley,
American
actor;
Justin
Kirk,
American
actor;
Justin
Fields,
American
football
quarterback.
English-speaking
cultures.