Justin
JUS-tin
A name built on the idea of justice and righteousness.
Meaning
Justin comes from the Latin name Justinus, which is formed from Justus, meaning “just,” “fair,” or “upright.” In the Christian-name tradition, it was adopted as a personal name very early and later used across English and other European languages.
Origin
LatinEnglishGermanmasculine
Fun fact
The same root also gave rise to related names like Justina and Justine.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.