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Jeremiah

Boy · Hebrew · Long name

Meaning
The Lord exalts, appointed by God
Pronunciation
jer-uh-MY-uh
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Yirmeyahu', from 'rum' (to exalt) and 'Yah' (God).

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • JeremíasSpanish

    Spanish form with an accent.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Jeremiah

    c. 650–570 BCE

    Hebrew prophet and author of the Book of Jeremiah in the Hebrew Bible.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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