Juno
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Consort of Jupiter
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Juno Meaning and Origin
Juno is a girl’s name meaning “consort of Jupiter” and is of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word “iuniores,” meaning “young ones” or “youth.” The name Juno is typically associated with femininity, strength, and wisdom. In Roman mythology, Juno is the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage, childbirth, and women. She is the wife and sister of Jupiter (or Zeus in Greek mythology) and is often depicted as a regal and majestic figure. Juno is associated with fertility, protection, and the well-being of women. Juno is often represented with a peacock, which is her sacred bird. The peacock symbolizes beauty, immortality, and protection. Additionally, she is sometimes depicted with a scepter or a diadem, emphasizing her status as the queen of the gods. The name Juno gained popularity as a given name in the English-speaking world in the 19th century. It has experienced a resurgence in recent years and is now considered a trendy and fashionable name for girls. The name Juno gained further recognition from the 2007 film “Juno,” which tells the story of a young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. he name Juno is also associated with an asteroid named 3 Juno, which was discovered by German astronomer Karl Ludwig Harding in 1804. The asteroid Juno is one of the largest main-belt asteroids and holds significance in astronomical research.
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