JUSTUS
JUS-tus
A classic Latin name meaning “just,” “upright,” or “righteous.”
Meaning
Justus comes from the Latin adjective justus, meaning “just” or “righteous.” The name was used in Christian tradition for saints and spread into several European languages in forms like Dutch Jost, Italian Giusto, and Portuguese Justo.
Origin
Latinmasculine
Fun fact
In older naming books, Justus is often discussed alongside Justin and Justice because all come from the same Latin root of fairness and righteousness.