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Jules
joolz
Jules (name) means a male given name from French, and a nickname for Julian or Julius. Example: “Jules Verne wrote some of the earliest science fiction novels.”
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A male given name from French, and a nickname for Julian or Julius.
"Jules Verne wrote some of the earliest science fiction novels."
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A unisex given name, also used as a nickname for Julia, Julie, or Julianne.
"Jules started a new job in marketing last month."
How to use Jules
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French male name, or a unisex nickname for various Julia/Julian-type names.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Juleses
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Etymology
From French, ultimately from the Latin name Julius.
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What does “Jules” mean?
The word “Jules” means a male given name from French, and a nickname for Julian or Julius. In plain terms, a French male name, or a unisex nickname for various Julia/Julian-type names.
How do you pronounce “Jules”?
“Jules” is pronounced joolz (/d͡ʒuːlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jules” in a sentence?
Here is “Jules” used in a sentence: “Jules Verne wrote some of the earliest science fiction novels.”
What part of speech is “Jules”?
“Jules” is a name.
Where does the word “Jules” come from?
The word “Jules” comes from Latin. From French, ultimately from the Latin name Julius.
Is “Jules” a common word?
“Jules” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Jules” have?
“Jules” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name from French, and a nickname for Julian or Julius.
Is Jules a male or female name?
Jules can be either: it is a male given name from French used as a nickname for Julian or Julius, and it is also a unisex given name used as a nickname for Julia, Julie, or Julianne. The intended gender depends on which fuller name it is short for.
What longer names is Jules a nickname for?
Jules can shorten several longer names, including the male names Julian and Julius, and the female names Julia, Julie, and Julianne, making it one of the more flexible name-based nicknames.
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