Just, fair, or righteous
Derived from the Latin name Justinianus, which is an extension of Justus. It is most famously associated with the 6th-century Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great, who codified Roman law. The name implies a commitment to justice and legal integrity.
Less common today
Justinian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,917 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Byzantine Emperor known for his legal code and the Hagia Sophia
The last Byzantine Emperor of the Heraclian dynasty
English baronet and Member of Parliament
