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The baby name Gyula is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hungarian IPA: /ˈɟulɒ/; approximate English: 'GYOO-lah' or 'DYOO-lah'.

Gyula is Hungarian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hungarian
Pronunciation: Hungarian IPA: /ˈɟulɒ/; approximate English: 'GYOO-lah' or 'DYOO-lah'

What is the meaning of the name Gyula ?

The baby name Gyula is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hungarian IPA: /ˈɟulɒ/; approximate English: 'GYOO-lah' or 'DYOO-lah'.

Gyula is Hungarian in Origin.

Gyula is a Hungarian masculine given name (pronounced DYOO-lah; the initial “Gy” is a soft palatal sound). In modern usage it functions as the Hungarian equivalent of Latin Julius, ultimately linked to Greek ioulos “soft down,” yielding the meanings youthful or downy-bearded. The word gyula also denoted a high-ranking leader in the early Magyar tribal confederation - likely the military chief - recorded in 10th‑century Byzantine sources; that title helped anchor the name in early Hungarian history.

As a personal name, Gyula appears sporadically in medieval records and rose to steady popularity during the 19th‑century Hungarian national revival, when it aligned with the international Julius family. Notable bearers include statesman Gyula Andrássy and writer Gyula Krúdy. International variants and cognates include Julius (English/Latin), Jules (French), Giulio (Italian), Julio (Spanish), Júlio (Portuguese), Iuliu (Romanian), and Yuliy (Slavic). Hungarian nicknames include Gyuszi and Gyulus.

Gyula has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gyula

Gyula Horn Politician · Born 1932 · Hungary Gyula Horn was a prominent Hungarian politician best known for his role in the peaceful dismantling of the Iron Curtain in 1989. He served as Hungary's Prime Minister from 1994 to 1998, during which he focused on economic reforms and Hungary's integration into Western institutions. Gyula Andrássy Politician · Born 1823 · Hungary Gyula Andrássy was a prominent Hungarian politician in the 19th century, best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Hungary and later as the Foreign Minister of Austria-Hungary. He played a key role in the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which established the dual monarchy.

Gyula – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HU Boys 0 #24 1,096 3,954
HU 0 #62 60 1,675
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
HU Girls 0 #223 3 3,308
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
Austria Boys 0 #419 24 2,180
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
Germany Boys 0 #902 51 5,697
NL Boys 0 #923 29 5,873
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,444 28 10,046

Gyula is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Gyula

Gyula is predominantly a boy's name.
Gyula is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Hungarian IPA: /ˈɟulɒ/; approximate English: 'GYOO-lah' or 'DYOO-lah'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gyulácska (diminutive) and Gyuszi (diminutive).
Gyula is a name of Hungarian origin, traditionally used in Hungary. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Hungary and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 2 notable people named Gyula are in our database, including Gyula Horn (Politician), Gyula Andrássy (Politician).