Jernice
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jernice
Jernice is a modern English feminine name derived from the masculine name Jeremiah, which comes from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "God will exalt" or "appointed by God." The name combines elements of Jerome or Jericho with the feminine suffix "-ice," making it a constructed variant rather than a name with ancient roots.
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Etymology
Jernice is a modern English feminine name derived from the masculine name Jeremiah, which comes from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "God will exalt" or "appointed by God." The name combines elements of Jerome or Jericho with the feminine suffix "-ice," making it a constructed variant rather than a name with ancient roots.
Jernice is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities in the United States from the mid-20th century onward, where creative feminine name variations became increasingly popular; it has no significant historical or religious figures associated with it.
Jernice currently ranks #10,854 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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