Junot

Meaning of Junot

Junot (joo-NOH) feels like a burst of Latin sunshine wrapped in a chic French whisper. He traces his roots to the ancient Roman goddess Juno—symbol of youth and vitality—tucked behind that friendly “-ot” ending that gives him a cozy, artistic flair. Junot carries a spark of creativity thanks to the celebrated writer Junot Díaz, whose stories pulse with Caribbean rhythms and bold imagination. He’s still rare in the U.S.—only five to nine little Junots arrive each year, hovering around rank 900—but that makes him all the more special. Picture a boy named Junot racing toward tomorrow with a laugh in his heart and a world of possibility at his feet.

Pronunciation

• Pronunced as joo-NOH (/dʒuˈno/)

• Junayd
• Junaid
• Junius