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Name Origin

Jill is a diminutive of the name Jillian, which is a feminine form of Julian. Julian originates from the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Jill is often associated with friendliness, approachability, and independence.

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Famous People

Jill Biden (1951-)

Educator, First Lady of the United States

  • First lady of the United States (2021-present)
  • Education advocate
  • Co-founder of the Biden Breast Health Initiative and the Jill Biden Foundation

Jill Scott (1972-)

Singer, songwriter, poet, actress

  • Grammy Award winner
  • Known for her neo soul music and spoken word poetry
  • Appeared in films like 'Why Did I Get Married?' and 'Baggage Claim'

Jill Abramson (1954-)

Journalist, author

  • First female executive editor of The New York Times (2011-2014)
  • Author of 'Merchants of Truth: The Business of News and the Fight for Facts'