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Dune Character Names

20 characters · Movie

Paul /PAWL/ The central protagonist, a young man destined for greatness and immense power. Jessica /JESS-ih-kuh/ Bene Gesserit and concubine to Duke Leto Atreides, mother of Paul. Leto /LAY-toe/ The noble Duke of House Atreides, father of Paul, and ruler of Arrakis. Gurney /GUR-nee HAL-ek/ Loyal and skilled warrior and mentor to Paul, master of arms for House Atreides. Duncan /DUN-ken EYE-dah-ho/ Loyal swordmaster and scout for House Atreides, known for his skill and bravery. Chani /CHAH-nee/ Fremen warrior and Paul's love interest, daughter of Liet-Kynes. Stilgar /STIL-gar/ The leader of the Fremen Sietch Tabr, a wise and powerful figure. Vladimir /VLAD-ih-mir/ The cruel and ruthless head of House Harkonnen, arch-enemy of House Atreides. Piter /PEE-ter de VREES/ A Mentat and twisted advisor to Baron Harkonnen. Thufir /THOO-fir HAH-wet/ A Mentat and master of assassins who serves House Atreides. Liet /LIE-et KINES/ The Imperial Planetologist on Arrakis and father of Chani, working to terraform the planet. Shaddam /SHA-dam/ The Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe. Irulan /ih-RUH-luhn/ The daughter of Emperor Shaddam IV, known for her intelligence and writings. Glossu /GLAH-soo ra-BAHN/ Nephew of Baron Harkonnen, also known as 'Beast Rabban', known for his brutality. Shadout /SHA-dowt/ The Fremen housekeeper in Arrakeen who tests Lady Jessica. Dr. /WEL-ing-tun YOO/ The Suk doctor serving House Atreides, whose conditioning is supposed to make him incapable of betrayal. Harah /HAH-rah/ Fremen woman that Stilgar gives to Paul as a servant. Jamis /JAY-mis/ A Fremen warrior who challenges Paul to a duel. Alia /AH-lee-uh/ Paul's younger sister. Mohiam /moh-HEEM/ A Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother and Truthsayer.

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