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Junia
youth
Ἰουνιᾶς Iounias
Junia (Greek: Ἰουνιᾶς, Iounias) means “youth”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Romans 16:7. In 2025 it was given to 96 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 1,330 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Junia
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 96 | Rising |
| All-time total | 1,330 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 96 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +205% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Romans 16:7 |
| Cross-references | 35 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Andronicus co-occurrence Appears with Andronicus in Romans 16.
- Apelles co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Apelles.
- Aristobulus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Aristobulus.
- Epaenetus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Epaenetus.
- Asyncritus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Asyncritus.
- Hermas co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Hermas.
- Hermes co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Hermes.
- Ampliatus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
Origin & meaning
Ἰουνίας, -α, ὁ
(or Ἰουνία, -ας, ἡ, Junia; AV, H, mg.)
Junias: Rom.16:7.†
(AS)
Junia, along with Andronicus, was recognized as a prominent apostle and a relative of Paul who had been imprisoned with him.
The biblical story
Junia is mentioned in Rom.16.7 as a prominent apostle and a relative of Paul. The context of the passage is the final chapter of Romans, where Paul extends personal greetings to various members of the Roman church (Rom.16.1-16).
In his greeting, Paul mentions Andronicus and Junia, describing them as his fellow Jews, his relatives, and his fellow prisoners (Rom.16.7). He also states that they were in Christ before him, indicating their early conversion and involvement in the Christian faith.
Notably, Paul refers to Andronicus and Junia as "outstanding among the apostles" (Rom.16.7, NIV). This phrase has been interpreted in two ways: either they were well-known and respected by the apostles, or they were themselves apostles, recognized for their significant contributions to the early church. The latter interpretation would make Junia one of the few women explicitly identified as an apostle in the New Testament.
The fact that Junia had been imprisoned with Paul suggests that she faced persecution and hardship for her faith and ministry. Her inclusion in Paul's greetings, along with the recognition of her apostolic status, highlights her important role and leadership in the early church.
Apart from this brief mention in Paul's letter, no other information about Junia's life, ministry, or specific contributions to the church is provided in the Bible.
Key verses
Junia appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
Romans 16:7
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Romans (1)
- Romans 16:7