Jireh
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jireh
The name 'Jireh' means "to see" or "to provide," derived from the Hebrew root *rā'â* (to see), and is most famously known from the biblical phrase *Yahweh Yireh* ("The Lord Will Provide") in Genesis 22:14.
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Etymology
The name 'Jireh' means "to see" or "to provide," derived from the Hebrew root *rā'â* (to see), and is most famously known from the biblical phrase *Yahweh Yireh* ("The Lord Will Provide") in Genesis 22:14. It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, with historical context rooted in the story of Abraham and Isaac, where God provides a ram as a substitute sacrifice.
Jireh currently ranks #881 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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