Julissa

Julissa represents an English variant of the name Julisa, which is considered a pet form of Julia. Julia, in turn, has its roots in the male first name Julius. Thus, Julissa translates to 'the one from the family of the Julii' or 'dedicated to Jupiter.'

What does the name Julissa mean?

Julissa is an English variation of the name Julisa, a pet form of Julia, which originates from the male first name Julius. The name can be literally translated as 'the one from the family of the Julii' or 'dedicated to Jupiter.' Its origins lie in Latin, derived from the terms Iūlius, meaning 'a Roman gentile name,' and Iovilius, meaning 'dedicated to Jupiter.' Additionally, it is believed that the name may also trace back to the ancient Greek Íoulos (ἴουλος), which means 'hairy,' 'bearded,' or 'downy,' leading to the interpretation 'the Bearded' or 'the Downy.' In ancient Rome, the Iulii belonged to a prominent patrician family, whose ancestor Iulus is considered the son of Aeneas, regarded as a Trojan ancestor of the Romans. The spread of the name was also promoted by the veneration of Gaius Julius Caesar. There are various variants of the name, including Jula, Julica, Julice, Julisse, Julita, Djula, and Julaine.

Where does the name Julissa come from?

The name Julissa has Latin roots and means 'the one from the family of the Julii.' The Latin origins consist of the words Iūlius, meaning 'a Roman gentile name,' and Iovilius, meaning 'dedicated to Jupiter.' Furthermore, the name could derive from the ancient Greek term Íoulos (ἴουλος), which means 'hairy,' 'bearded,' or 'downy.' The name is used in English.

How do you pronounce Julissa?

Julissa has a soft, melodic sound with a modern touch. It is typically pronounced as 'Ju-lis-sa' [dʒuˈlɪsa] or [juˈlisa], with the name starting with a bright, open sound. The double consonant in the middle adds a certain density, while the open vowels keep the sound flowing. This makes Julissa feel lively and friendly - soft, harmonious, and with a light, dynamic presence.

When is the name day of Julissa?

The name day for Julissa is celebrated on April 8, April 12, April 19, May 22, May 29, July 15, and September 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Julissa is a rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2010, at 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Julissa has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,303rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Jules / Juli / Lissi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Julissa Bermudez (actress from the Dominican Republic)
• Julissa Miro (Peruvian model)
• Julissa Veloz (American musician)