Geronimo
Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Geronimo
The given name 'Geronimo' means "sacred name" or "holy name," derived from the Greek name Hieronymus (Ἱερώνυμος), composed of *hieros* ("sacred") and *onoma* ("name").
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Etymology
The given name 'Geronimo' means "sacred name" or "holy name," derived from the Greek name Hieronymus (Ἱερώνυμος), composed of *hieros* ("sacred") and *onoma* ("name"). It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking and Italian cultures, often within Catholic contexts, and is famously associated with the Apache leader Geronimo (Goyaałé), whose Spanish nickname became iconic in American history.
Geronimo currently ranks #3,541 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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