Jerikka
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Jerikka
Jerikka is a modern Finnish variant of Jeremiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu (יִרְמְיָהוּ), meaning "God will exalt" or "God will uplift." The name combines the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "rum" (to exalt/elevate).
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Etymology
Jerikka is a modern Finnish variant of Jeremiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu (יִרְמְיָהוּ), meaning "God will exalt" or "God will uplift." The name combines the Hebrew elements "Yah" (God) and "rum" (to exalt/elevate).
The name is used primarily in Finnish culture and Scandinavian regions, with roots in Judeo-Christian tradition through the biblical prophet Jeremiah; it represents a contemporary localization of a name that has been used across Western Christian cultures for centuries.
Jerikka currently ranks #10,675 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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