The boy's name Justin \j(u)-stin,jus-tin\ is pronounced JUS-tin. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "just, upright, righteous". Variant of Justus. Saint Justin (second century) was a Greek philosopher who wrote of the moral values of Christianity. See also Jestin. Actor Justin Henry; singer Justin Timberlake.

ORIGIN
Latin

MEANING
Just

Variation of Justus. Used as a Christian name in early Rome, along with the feminine form, Justina. Singer Justin Timberlake is credited with the name's jump into popularity today..

VARIATIONS
Justine Justina

ALTERNATIVES
Justen Justyn Justan

NICKNAMES
Juste

FAMOUS Justins
Justin Berfield (actor) Justin Guarini (American Idol finalist) Justin Chambers (actor) Justin Henry (actor) Justin Jeffre (singer)

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