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, also known as PH in Denmark, was a prominent Danish author, critic, architect, and designer who played a significant role in the cultural life of Denmark between the World Wars. |
| Poul la Cour was a Danish scientist, inventor, and educationalist known for his pioneering work in wind power and the development of the genetic method of teaching sciences. |
| Poul Nyrup Rasmussen - Poul Oluf Nyrup Rasmussen is a retired Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark and as President of the Party of European Socialists. |
| Poul Martin Møller was a Danish academic, writer, and poet known for his poetry and posthumously published fiction and philosophical writings, as well as his mentorship of philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. |
| Poul David Reichhardt was a renowned Danish actor known for his roles in 1940s/1950s comedies as well as more serious and varied roles in Danish television and film. |
| Poul William Anderson, an American author known for his fantasy and science fiction works, also gained recognition for his historical novels and received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. |
| Poul Jørgensen is a renowned professor of chemistry at Aarhus University in Denmark, known for his significant contributions to electronic structure theory and his leadership at the qLEAP Center for Theoretical Chemistry. |
| Poul Frederik Joensen was a notable Faroese poet and writer. |
| Poul Hübertz is a Danish former professional footballer known for his career as a forward in various Danish and English football clubs. |
| Poul Eyvind Petersen was a Danish football player and manager who represented Denmark in international competitions and served as the national team's manager. |
| Poul Vendelbo Løvenørn - Poul Thomsen Vendelbo de Løvenørn, also known as Poul Thomsen, was a Danish military officer, diplomat, and landowner who held prominent government positions in the 1730s and owned Bregentved Manor. |
| Poul Simon Christiansen - Poul S. Christiansen was a Danish painter known for his Colourist style and popular landscape and religious works. |
| Poul Krebs is a Danish pop/rock singer, songwriter, and musician with 23 albums and compilations, some of which have reached the top of the Danish Albums Chart. |
| Poul Hartling was a Danish politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Denmark and later as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. |
| Poul Erik Tøjner is a Danish museum director and art critic, currently serving as the director of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark since 2000. |
