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BoyPronounced German /ˈjʊs.tʊs/; Dutch /ˈjʏs.tʏs/; English /ˈd͡ʒʌs.təs/Dutch language family

Justus

A name meaning "just, lawful, upright".

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Justus is a boy name meaning "just, lawful, upright".

Pronunciation: German /ˈjʊs.tʊs/; Dutch /ˈjʏs.tʏs/; English /ˈd͡ʒʌs.təs/.

GenderBoy
Meaningjust, lawful, upright
PronunciationGerman /ˈjʊs.tʊs/; Dutch /ˈjʏs.tʏs/; English /ˈd͡ʒʌs.təs/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Latin name meaning "just, lawful, upright". This name was borne by at least eight saints.

Notes and context

Usage: german, dutch, finnish, ancient roman

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