Hieronymus
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Hieronymus
Hieronymus derives from the Greek name Hieronymos (Ἱερώνυμος), composed of "hieros" (sacred) and "onyma" (name), meaning "sacred name." The name was primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church, with Saint Jerome (Latin: Hieronymus) being the most notable historical figure, a Church Father who translated the Bible into Latin in the 4th century.
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Etymology
Hieronymus derives from the Greek name Hieronymos (Ἱερώνυμος), composed of "hieros" (sacred) and "onyma" (name), meaning "sacred name." The name was primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church, with Saint Jerome (Latin: Hieronymus) being the most notable historical figure, a Church Father who translated the Bible into Latin in the 4th century.
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