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Name meaning & originJeremiah יִרְמְיָהוּ

/jeh-ruh-MY-uh/

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Jeremiah is a Hebrew boy's name pronounced /jeh-ruh-MY-uh/. A powerful name meaning 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'God has uplifted'.

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Meaning of Jeremiah

A powerful name meaning 'Yahweh will exalt' or 'God has uplifted'.

The name is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu. It combines the roots 'rum', meaning to rise or exalt, and 'Yah', the shortened name of the Hebrew God. It has been a significant name in Judeo-Christian tradition since the 7th century BCE.

Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation
/jeh-ruh-MY-uh/

Cultural background

Jeremiah became particularly popular in the English-speaking world following the Protestant Reformation and remains a staple in the United States and Ireland.

Variations & nicknames

  • Jeremy
  • Jeremias
  • Jerry
  • Jem
  • Jérémy
  • Yirmiyahu

Famous people named Jeremiah

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Jeremiah

    Major Hebrew prophet and author of the Book of Jeremiah

    Religion · 7th Century BCE

  • Jeremiah Clarke

    English baroque composer known for 'Trumpet Voluntary'

    Music · 17th Century

  • Jeremiah Horrocks

    English astronomer who first observed the transit of Venus

    Science · 17th Century

  • Jeremiah Wright

    Influential American pastor and theologian

    Religion · Modern

  • Jeremiah Johnson

    Legendary American mountain man and folk hero

    History · 19th Century

Frequently asked about Jeremiah

Is Jeremiah a biblical name?
Yes, it is the name of one of the major prophets in the Old Testament.
What is the most common nickname for Jeremiah?
Jerry and Jeremy are the most frequent nicknames, though Miah is also used.
What does the term 'jeremiad' mean?
A jeremiad is a long literary work or speech that mournfully complains about society, named after the prophet Jeremiah's Lamentations.

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