Jove

noun

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Parents are also increasingly inspired by nature middle names like Dove, Bloom, Bear, Wolf and Storm, as well as mythological names such as Atlas, Itzel, Phoenix and Jove. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin Jov-, Juppiter

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jove was in the 14th century

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“Jove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jove. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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