Geremiah
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Geremiah
The name 'Geremiah' is a variant of 'Jeremiah', meaning "Yahweh will exalt" or "appointed by Yahweh," derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu.
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Etymology
The name 'Geremiah' is a variant of 'Jeremiah', meaning "Yahweh will exalt" or "appointed by Yahweh," derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu. It is used primarily in English-speaking Christian and Jewish cultures, with historical context tied to the biblical prophet Jeremiah, though 'Geremiah' itself is a rare modern or altered spelling.
Geremiah currently ranks #7,343 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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