Yulia is a female given name of Russian origin, derived from the Latin Julia. It means "Youthful" and "Downy." The name can be spelled in various ways such as Yulia, Yulya, Julia, Julja, Julija, Yuliia, Yuliya, Juliya, or İulia. Pronunciations may vary based on regional influences. This name is prevalent in many countries with Christian majorities, including Italy, Germany, Greece, Spain, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Belarus, and Russia. Yulia has a Christian origin and is associated with Saint Julia of Corsica. Notable individuals bearing the name include Yulia Tymoshenko, a former Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Volkova, a former member of t.A.T.u., and Yulia Efimova, a prominent Russian swimmer. The name is also associated with fictional characters such as Yulia from the Night Watch books.