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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.

femininediminutivefriendlyapproachableindependentyouthful

Famous People

Jill Biden (1951-)

Educator and First Lady of the United States

  • First lady of the US
  • Advocate for education

Jill Scott (1972-)

Singer-songwriter and actress

  • Grammy Award winner
  • Acclaimed R&B artist
  • Successful acting career in film and television