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Juno

Juno is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “queen of heaven; vital force.” Juno was the queen of the Roman gods and goddess of marriage, equivalent to the Greek Hera.

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how do you pronounce Juno?

JOO-noh

where does the name Juno come from?

The origin of Juno is uncertain. One theory reads Iūnō as she of heavenly authority, fitting a goddess of rulers; another as the young goddess, related to the Latin for young. Both go back to an early form *Iuvō.

The month of June is named in her honor. The 2007 film Juno, featuring Ellen Page, boosted the name significantly in the U.S.

who are famous people named Juno?

  • Juno (Roman goddess)
  • Juno MacGuff (Juno film character)
  • Juno Temple (actress)

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quick answers about Juno

What does the name Juno mean?

Juno means “queen of heaven; vital force”.

What is the origin of the name Juno?

Juno comes from the Latin naming tradition.

How popular is the name Juno?

Juno has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.

Is Juno a boy or girl name?

Juno is primarily a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Juno?

Juno is pronounced JOO-noh, with 2 syllables.

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