Jules
Jules is a common male given name derived from the Roman god Julius. It is a popular name in many Western countries and has many variations in different languages.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Jules is of Latin origin and is derived from the name of the Roman god Julius. The name Julius was originally an ancient Roman family name, which was derived from the name of the Roman god Jupiter. The name Jupiter is a combination of the words "Jovis" and "pater", which means "heavenly father".
Popularity[edit | edit source]
Jules is a popular name in many Western countries, including France, Belgium, Canada, and the United States. It is often used as a first name, but can also be used as a middle name. In France, it was the 10th most popular name for boys in 2018.
Variations[edit | edit source]
There are many variations of the name Jules in different languages. Some of these include:
Notable people named Jules[edit | edit source]
There are many notable people named Jules, including:
- Jules Verne, a French novelist, poet, and playwright
- Jules A. Hoffmann, a Luxembourg-born French biologist and Nobel laureate
- Jules Bianchi, a French Formula One driver
- Jules Dassin, an American film director
- Jules Massenet, a French composer
See also[edit | edit source]
- Julius (disambiguation)
- Julian (disambiguation)
- Julio (disambiguation)
- Giulio (disambiguation)
- Juli (disambiguation)
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