Poul
Meaning of Poul
Poul is a traditional male name with Danish origins. It is pronounced as POHL (/poʊl/) in Danish. The name Poul has a variation, which is Paul. In terms of popularity, according to data for newborns in the United States of America, Poul was given to 5 boys in 1995 and ranked at 8866. In 1989, it was given to 5 boys as well and ranked at 7906. Additionally, it was also given to 5 boys in 1977 and ranked at 5845. Overall, Poul is a unique and distinctive name with a rich Danish heritage.
Pronunciation
Danish
- Pronunced as POHL (/poʊl/)
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Notable People Named Poul
| Poul Henningsen was a Danish author, critic, architect, and designer who helped shape Danish cultural life between the World Wars. |
| Poul la Cour was a Danish scientist, inventor and educator best known for his pioneering work in wind power. |
| Poul Nyrup Rasmussen is a retired Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1993 to 2001. |
| Poul Martin Møller - Poul Martin Moller was a Danish poet, writer, and professor who mentored philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. |
| Poul Reichhardt was a Danish actor best known for his roles in classic comedies and beloved television series. |
| Poul Anderson was an American science fiction, fantasy, and historical novelist who won seven Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. |
| Poul Jørgensen - Poul Jorgensen is a Danish chemistry professor known for pioneering electronic structure theory and helping develop the DALTON program. |
| Poul Frederik Joensen was a Faroese poet and writer. |
| Poul Hübertz - Poul Hubertz is a Danish former footballer who played as a forward for clubs in Denmark and England. |
| Poul Eyvind Petersen was a Danish football player and national team manager who won bronze at the 1948 Olympics. |
| Poul Vendelbo Løvenørn - Poul Thomsen Vendelbo de Lovenorn was a Danish army officer, diplomat and politician who served as Secretary of War and Minister of the Navy in the 1730s. |
| Poul Simon Christiansen was a Danish painter known for his colorful landscapes and religious works. |
| Poul Krebs is a Danish pop and rock singer, songwriter and musician known for his chart-topping albums. |
| Poul Hartling was a Danish prime minister and diplomat who later served as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. |
| Poul Erik Tøjner - Poul Erik Tojner is a Danish art critic who has led the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art since 2000. |
