Justice means fairness or righteousness — from the Latin justitia. Justice IS the most aspirational concept in civilisation — the foundation of every society. The scales of Justice are the most universal legal symbol. Two syllables of the most aspirational concept, the foundation of society, and the word that means fairness itself.
Latin justitia (fairness/righteousness)→English Justice
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English / French roots
Justice IS fairness — the most aspirational concept. The foundation of every society. The scales are the most universal legal symbol.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: English virtue name.
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Today
Justice remains a beloved choice, ranking #676 in the US. 38,299 babies have been named Justice since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Justice?
2002peak year
Justice has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks around #676, with about 902 babies named Justice each year. In 2002, 832 babies received the name (ranked #332). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 38,299.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Justice's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — justice-level humanitarianism. People named Justice tend to be powerful, fair, and gifted at being the foundation of civilisation.
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Foundation of civilisation
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Most-aspirational
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Scales-universal
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Latin-justitia
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Fairness-itself
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U3
S1
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I9
C3
E5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Justice
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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