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No one can say for sure why the planet Jupiter was given that name. The ancient Romans, or their ancestors, gave it that name. It was named after the Roman god, Jupiter, who was identified by the Romans with the Greek god Zeus.

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How did Jupiter receive it's name?

Jupiter, in Roman mythology, was the king of all the gods. This is where it gets its name. The Romans borrowed this naming convention from the Greeks, who named the planet Zeus, after the king of their gods.


Greek or Roman name of Jupiter?

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What is the latin name for Zeus?

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How planet Jupiter get its name?

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