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Bulls

Bulls (name) means a surname, derived from Bull, and a small town in New Zealand. Example: “They stopped for petrol in Bulls on the drive north.”

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A surname, derived from Bull, and a small town in New Zealand.
"They stopped for petrol in Bulls on the drive north."

Word forms

Bullses plural

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Etymology

From the surname Bull.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bulls” mean?

The word “Bulls” means a surname, derived from Bull, and a small town in New Zealand.

How do you use “Bulls” in a sentence?

Here is “Bulls” used in a sentence: “They stopped for petrol in Bulls on the drive north.”

What part of speech is “Bulls”?

“Bulls” is a name.

Is “Bulls” a common word?

“Bulls” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between 'Bulls' and 'bull'?

Capitalized 'Bulls' is a proper noun: an English surname derived from Bull, and the name of a small town in New Zealand. Lowercase 'bull' is a common noun for the adult male of cattle and some other animals, whose plural is also 'bulls.'

Is 'Bulls' a place or a person's name?

It can be both. 'Bulls' is an English surname derived from the name Bull, and it is also the name of a small town in New Zealand, so the intended meaning depends on context.

Where does the surname 'Bulls' come from?

The surname 'Bulls' is derived from Bull, an English surname. Surnames of this kind were often taken from nicknames, occupations, or existing family names.

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