Jupiter - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jupiter \j(u)-pi-

is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "the supreme god". Roman mythology: the sky god equivalent to the Greek god Zeus. Lightning bolts were thought to be messages from Jupiter to mortals on earth.

Jupiter has 1 variant form: Juppiter.

For more information, see also the related name Jovan.

Jupiter is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#37721 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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