Juno

The first name Juno, used for girls, can be interpreted as 'the one born in June'. Its roots lie in Latin and it is closely associated with Roman mythology.

What does the name Juno mean?

The name Juno, intended for female bearers, means approximately 'the one born in June'. It has its origins in Latin and refers to Roman mythology. In this narrative tradition, Juno is revered as the goddess of childbirth, marriage, and care, and is considered the protector of women. Additionally, she is the wife of Jupiter, the king of the gods, and the mother of the gods Mars and Venus. People honored her under various double names; for example, as Juno Lucina, she supported pregnant women during childbirth, and as Juno Pronuba, she assisted at weddings and marital difficulties. In her role as Juno Regina, she was an important protector and advisor of the entire Roman state. The month of June, the sixth month of the year, was also named after her. In Greek mythology, Juno corresponds to the goddess Hera.

Where does the name Juno come from?

Juno is a female first name that originates from Latin and Roman and carries the meaning 'the one born in June'. The etymology traces back to the Latin word 'iuvenis', which means youth.

How do you pronounce Juno?

The pronunciation of the name Juno is two syllables and easily understandable. In German, it is typically pronounced as 'Ju-no' [ˈjuːno]. The first syllable begins with a soft J sound and a long U, which conveys a sense of openness. The second syllable ends with a rounded O, providing a stable conclusion. The clear vowel sequence gives the name a powerful presence. Thus, Juno appears confident, modern, and distinctive.

When is the name day of Juno?

The name day for Juno is celebrated on March 1.

Popularity

Juno enjoys great popularity in Germany and currently ranks 582nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015 when it reached 366th place. Over the past ten years, Juno has been chosen as a first name about 1,200 times, earning it 460th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 472nd.

Nicknames & pet names

JJ / Ju / Ju-Ju / Juju / June / Juni / Junio / Junlein / Uno

Famous people

• Ellen Page (actress (lead role in the film Juno)
• Juno (a planet)
• Juno (grch. Hera) (Roman goddess of youth, wife of Jupiter (grch. Zeus) and mother of Mercury (grch. Hermes), Venus (grch. Aphrodite), Mars (grch. Ares), and Neptune (grch. Poseidon)
• Juno Doran (artist from the UK)
• Juno Mak (Hong Kong actress)
• Juno Roxas (Australian actress)
• Juno Temple (actress)