Justus
/JH-AH-S-T-AH-S/
From the Latin iustus, meaning 'just, righteous, upright' — directly from iustitia ('justice'), one of the four cardinal virtues in Roman and later Christian moral philosophy. The name was given as a mark of moral aspiration. In the New Testament, Justus appears as a surname or cognomen of three different figures: Joseph called Justus (Acts 1:23), a man named Jesus Justus (Colossians 4:11), and Titius Justus of Corinth who hosted Paul (Acts 18:7).
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Justus is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “From the Latin iustus, meaning 'just, righteous, upright' — directly from iustitia ('justice'), one of the four cardinal virtues in Roman and later Christian moral philosophy. The name was given as a mark of moral aspiration. In the New Testament, Justus appears as a surname or cognomen of three different figures: Joseph called Justus (Acts 1:23), a man named Jesus Justus (Colossians 4:11), and Titius Justus of Corinth who hosted Paul (Acts 18:7).”.
Justus is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From the Latin iustus, meaning 'just, righteous, upright' — directly from iustitia ('justice'), one of the four cardinal virtues in Roman and later Christian moral philosophy. The name was given as a mark of moral aspiration. In the New Testament, Justus appears as a surname or cognomen of three different figures: Joseph called Justus (Acts 1:23), a man named Jesus Justus (Colossians 4:11), and Titius Justus of Corinth who hosted Paul (Acts 18:7)." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Italian, European families, Justus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Justus
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Justus lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Justus's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Justus's saint & feast day →What does Justus's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Justus resonates in either tradition.
Justus's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Justus's full reading →
Does Justus go with your family's names?
Justus breaks into 6 sounds: /JH-AH-S-T-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Justus sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Justus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Justus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Justus
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Justus
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Common questions about Justus
What does the name Justus mean?
Justus means "From the Latin iustus, meaning 'just, righteous, upright' — directly from iustitia ('justice'), one of the four cardinal virtues in Roman and later Christian moral philosophy. The name was given as a mark of moral aspiration. In the New Testament, Justus appears as a surname or cognomen of three different figures: Joseph called Justus (Acts 1:23), a man named Jesus Justus (Colossians 4:11), and Titius Justus of Corinth who hosted Paul (Acts 18:7).." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Justus a boy or girl name?
Justus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Justus?
Justus is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Italian, European families.
Is Justus a Christian name?
Yes. Justus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Justus mean in Latin?
Justus originates from Latin, where it means "From the Latin iustus, meaning 'just, righteous, upright' — directly from iustitia ('justice'), one of the four cardinal virtues in Roman and later Christian moral philosophy. The name was given as a mark of moral aspiration. In the New Testament, Justus appears as a surname or cognomen of three different figures: Joseph called Justus (Acts 1:23), a man named Jesus Justus (Colossians 4:11), and Titius Justus of Corinth who hosted Paul (Acts 18:7).."
What are common nicknames for Justus?
Common short forms of Justus include Jusi, Just.
What is the numerology of Justus?
Justus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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