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Name Origin

Jules is a given name of French origin, typically a shortened form of Julius. Julius derives from the Roman gens Julia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.'

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Famous People

Jules Verne (1828-1905)

Writer

  • Father of science fiction
  • Author of novels like 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' and 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'

Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

Composer

  • Known for operas like 'Manon' and 'Werther'
  • Prolific composer of orchestral and chamber music

Jules Bianchi (1989-2015)

Racing Driver

  • Formula One driver for the Marussia F1 team
  • Suffered a fatal accident at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix