Justus
Meaning of Justus
Justus is a male name with various pronunciations. In American English, it is pronounced as JUSS-tuhs (/ˈdʒʌs.təs/). In German, it is pronounced as YOO-stoos (/ˈju.stʊs/). The name has a variation, Justice. Justus has been given to newborn boys in the United States of America for many years. It reached its peak popularity in 2012 when it ranked 778th in occurrence with 291 babies named Justus. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it continues to be a chosen name for parents looking for a strong and unique moniker for their sons.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JUSS-tuhs (/ˈdʒʌs.təs/)
German
- Pronunced as YOO-stoos (/ˈju.stʊs/)
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Notable People Named Justus
| Justus von Liebig - Justus Freiherr von Liebig was a German scientist known for his major contributions to agricultural and biological chemistry, his role in the development of organic chemistry, and his innovative teaching methods as a professor at the University of Giessen. |
| Justus van Egmont, also known as Joost van Egmont, was a renowned 17th-century painter and tapestry designer who worked in Antwerp, France, and Flanders, known for his portrait paintings and tapestry designs. |
| Justus Lipsius was a Flemish Catholic philologist, philosopher, and humanist known for reviving ancient Stoicism in a Christian-compatible form, influencing the intellectual movement of Neostoicism. |
| Justus van Effen was a prominent Dutch author known for his contributions to both French and Dutch literature, as well as for his influential role in the Dutch Enlightenment. |
| Justus Jonas, the Elder, was a prominent German Lutheran theologian and reformer known for his translations of Martin Luther's writings and for accompanying Luther in his final moments. |
| Justus Möser was a prominent German jurist and social theorist, renowned for his groundbreaking history of Osnabrück that emphasized social and cultural aspects. |
| Justus Falckner was an early American Lutheran minister, the first Lutheran pastor ordained in the region that became the United States, and the author of Grondlycke Onderricht, the first Lutheran catechism published in North America. |
| Justus Esiri was a veteran award-winning Nigerian actor, known for his iconic roles in Nollywood and honored with numerous awards and national honors for his contributions to the Nigerian film industry. |
| Justus de Huybert was a Dutch politician and diplomat who served in the States of Zeeland during the 17th century. |
| Justus Hollatz is a German professional basketball player known for his role as a point guard for Anadolu Efes in the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague, currently on loan from Cedevita Olimpija. |
| Justus Hecker - Justus Friedrich Karl Hecker was a renowned German physician and medical writer known for his pioneering studies on the historical aspects of diseases such as plague, smallpox, infant mortality, dancing mania, and the sweating sickness. |
| Justus Hübsch von Grossthal was an Imperial Russian noble and military figure of Danish-German descent who served as governor of Baku Governorate from 1882 to 1888. |
| Justus Bulkley Entz was an American electrical engineer and inventor known for inventing the electromagnetic transmission and his contributions to the early automobile industry. |
| Justus Miles Forman was an American novelist and playwright known for his literary contributions. |
| Justus Hermann Lipsius was a German classical philologist and the brother of theologian Richard Adelbert Lipsius. |
