Meaning & History
Latinized form of Berber Yugurten meaning "he surpassed them, he overcame them" [1] . Jugurtha was a 2nd-century BC king of Numidia who fought against the Roman Republic. He was eventually captured and executed in Rome.
Related Names
VariantYugurten (Ancient Berber)
Sources & References
- Haddadou, M. A. Recueil de Prenoms Amazighs. Algiers, 2003.
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Entry updated May 26, 2026